The security guard uses a flashing light to stop the driver

A security guard who stopped a woman on a secluded country lane while posing as a police officer has been convicted.

Chris Green, 32, of Nero Place, Peterborough, used a flashing blue light in his car to flag down the driver before informing him he was “driving dangerously”.

Swindon Magistrates’ Court heard he had been driving at 30mph in a 60mph zone in Wiltshire when she overtook him on May 6, 2023. However, he then overtook her and confronted her.

When challenged, Green said he worked for a fictitious undercover crime unit called “The Brotherhood” and could not produce a badge number. He denied impersonating a police officer but was found guilty on Thursday and is due to be sentenced on June 28.

The court heard that it was only after noticing the victim’s young son in the back of the car that he told the victim he was going to “leave them”.

Officers later found a blue LED light inside his car, as well as police-style handcuffs, a dash cam and a baseball bat.

The police were able to track the car because the woman recorded its license plate.

Green admitted in court that he ran the blue lights, but denied identifying himself to a police officer.

Sibylle Cheruvier, from the Crown Prosecution Service, said: “This was a completely distressing incident for the victim involved, who was in a vulnerable position as a lone driver.

“I commend the victim for keeping her wits about her and recording Green’s registration number, which allowed police to locate him shortly afterwards.”

She added: “Impersonating a police officer is clearly a cause for concern in the community and we are delighted that the court has come through on Green’s deception.

“I am very grateful to the victim for his support throughout this case, without which we would not have been able to prove Green’s intentions.

“We urge anyone who is unsure whether they have been stopped by a genuine police officer to contact the police immediately.”