POLICE carried out a search for a car after a member of the public was concerned about the manner of its driving.

Just after 10.30am on Monday, officers were alerted about the car in Rigler Road, near to the Twin Sails Bridge in Poole.

The silver Volkswagen Golf was found in West Quay Road, but failed to stop for police when requested. 

The NPAS helicopter assisted with the search for the car, which was followed along Holes Bay Road and Dorset Way up toward the Mannings Heath area.

Searches of the area continued but police were unable to find the car.

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: "No arrests have been made in connection with the incident and enquiries to trace the owner of the vehicle are continuing."