A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of impersonating a police officer.
Police are now appealing to the public for any information about the alleged offence.
A spokesman for Avon and Somerset police said: “The man, aged 22, from the Yeovil area, was arrested for allegedly driving a vehicle in various locations in the force area, including Yeovil, the M5, as well as outside the Avon and Somerset force area into Wiltshire and Dorset.
“The vehicle – a silver coloured saloon 5-series BMW – had blue lights fitted to the rear window and also had a police website address on the rear window.
“We are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen the vehicle during the early part of this month or may have been stopped by the car.”
The vehicle was found in Yeovil.
The 22-year-old man has been bailed pending further enquiries.
Anyone with information should call 101 quoting reference 5216119382.
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