Police pursuits and illegal teeth whitening - a podcast by BBC Radio 5 live

Most police pursuits end safely with the suspect arrested. But sometimes they end tragically, leaving people dead or seriously injured. The victim isn't always the driver or a passenger in the car being chased. In 2014-15, the Independent Police Complaints Commission say there were 55 pursuit related incidents where people were seriously injured. A third of those involved innocent bystanders. Presenter Adrian Goldberg speaks to one man seriously injured by a fleeing motorist. The programme also looks at concerns about inconsistent pursuit policies between different forces and examines why some forces appear reluctant to pursue criminals on motorbikes.



The programme also looks at the beauty therapists flouting the law by providing illegal teeth whitening. Under the Dentists Act, only registered dentists and dental professionals such as hygienists can provide the service. But 5 Live Investigates has discovered dozens of beauty salons illegally offering the treatment. Presenter Adrian Goldberg goes undercover to expose one beautician who has been offering teeth whitening despite being prosecuted and fined.

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