Drug Dealer Saqib Ali Convicted Of ABH After Attacking Police Officer With Car

A Drug Dealer Has Been Convicted Of ABH After Using His Vehicle To Crush A Police Officer’s LegA Drug Dealer Has Been Convicted Of ABH After Using His Vehicle To Crush A Police Officer’s LegA Drug Dealer Has Been Convicted Of ABH After Using His Vehicle To Crush A Police Officer’s Leg

By Jason King for VPNBy Jason King for VPN

A Birmingham drug dealer who crushed a police officer against a van while trying to escape arrest has been convicted ofwounding and assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH)wounding and assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH).

Saqib Ali, 29, of Mere Road, BirminghamSaqib Ali, 29, of Mere Road, Birmingham, was found guilty atBirmingham Crown CourtBirmingham Crown Courtfollowing a trial. He had already admittedtwo counts of possessing Class A drugs with intent to supplytwo counts of possessing Class A drugs with intent to supplyand will be sentenced at a later date.

The court heard howAli deliberately drove at two officersAli deliberately drove at two officersinReservoir Place, WalsallReservoir Place, Walsall, on24 February last year24 February last yearafter they approached his parkedVauxhall AstraVauxhall Astra.

Officers Trapped and InjuredOfficers Trapped and Injured

PC BullPC Bullfound Ali apparently asleep at the wheel and suspected he was under the influence of drink or drugs. AsPC KiddPC Kiddstood in front of the car, PC Bull attempted to detain Ali for a search.

Ali suddenly put the Astra into gear anddrove straight into PC Kidd, pinning him against the police vandrove straight into PC Kidd, pinning him against the police van. PC Bull was alsotrapped in the driver’s doortrapped in the driver’s door, caught between the car and van as officers screamed for Ali to stop.

After30 seconds30 seconds, Ali reversed, briefly freeing the officers. PC Bull managed to open the door andfire his Taserfire his Taser, but Alisped off down Reservoir Place and onto Darlaston Roadsped off down Reservoir Place and onto Darlaston Road.

Arrest and ConvictionArrest and Conviction

Both officers were taken to hospital.PC Kidd required surgery and rehabilitation for serious leg injuriesPC Kidd required surgery and rehabilitation for serious leg injuries, whilePC Bull suffered bruising and tissue damagePC Bull suffered bruising and tissue damage.

Ali wasarrested the next day in Oldburyarrested the next day in Oldbury, found in aVolkswagen PassatVolkswagen PassatonNelson StreetNelson Street. A search uncoveredcrack cocainecrack cocaine.

Detective SergeantPhil HintonPhil HintonofWest Midlands PoliceWest Midlands Policesaid:

“This was a shocking incident that left two officers injured. Bodycam footage proved vital in securing Ali’s conviction.”

Ali now facesyears in prisonyears in prisonwhen sentenced.

ACCESS TO THE LAW: Understanding the Crime and SentencingACCESS TO THE LAW: Understanding the Crime and Sentencing

As part of our campaign to improve citizens’ access and understanding of UK Criminal law, we will be explaining the relevant UK legislation surrounding any case law relevant to our articles:As part of our campaign to improve citizens’ access and understanding of UK Criminal law, we will be explaining the relevant UK legislation surrounding any case law relevant to our articles:

ABH (Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm)ABH (Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm)

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH)Assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH)is an offence underSection 47 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861Section 47 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861. It covers assaults that cause injuries more serious than common assault but fall short of grievous bodily harm (GBH).

Key Elements of ABH:Key Elements of ABH:

1.An assault or battery must have occurredAn assault or battery must have occurred– This means unlawful physical contact or causing someone to fear immediate violence.

2.Harm caused must be ‘actual bodily harm’Harm caused must be ‘actual bodily harm’– This includes injuries such as cuts, bruises, or more serious psychological harm but not mere fear or distress.

3.Intent or recklessnessIntent or recklessness– The defendant must have intended to apply unlawful force or been reckless as to whether harm would result.

Sentencing and Penalties:Sentencing and Penalties:

•Maximum sentence: Five years’ imprisonmentMaximum sentence: Five years’ imprisonmentif tried in theCrown CourtCrown Court.

•Magistrates’ Court: Up to six months in custodyMagistrates’ Court: Up to six months in custodyor a fine.

• Aggravating factors (e.g., attacking police officers, use of a weapon, premeditation) can increase the severity of the sentence.

For more serious cases, where injuries are life-threatening or cause long-term damage, the charge may be escalated togrievous bodily harm (GBH) under Sections 18 or 20 of the same Actgrievous bodily harm (GBH) under Sections 18 or 20 of the same Act.

Well, that’s all for now. But until our next article, please stay tuned, stay informed, but most of all stay safe, and I’ll see you then.Well, that’s all for now. But until our next article, please stay tuned, stay informed, but most of all stay safe, and I’ll see you then.

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