Banned driver rams police cars and almost hits officer in bid to escape
THIS is the shocking moment a banned driver rammed into three police cars and almost mowed down an officer in a bid to escape arrest.
In the heart-stopping video, officers can be seen swarming around a VW Scirocco being driven by prolific criminal Shaheeb Hussain.
Moments earlier, Hussain was spotted asleep in the car which was parked on Montpellier Street, Birmingham, at around 9.30am on October 5 last year.
Officers, who were part of a Guardian Taskforce against serious youth violence, became suspicious after noticing tape obscuring the number plate.
As they approached the car to wake Hussain, he suddenly reversed at speed in a bid to escape towards Moseley Road.
Footage shows two other officers drive towards the scene and block the road to try and stop Hussain driving away.
Despite having a Taser aimed at him, Shaheeb again tried to make off, forcing one officer to jump out of the way.
One brave cop smashed the driver's side window with a baton as Hussain hurtled towards her colleagues.
Hussain careered down the road and crashed into three police cars and another vehicle belong to a member of the public.
Bodycam footage shows officers swoop on the wrecked car and drag Hussain out onto the street.
One cop shouts: 'Get the hell out of the vehicle now!'
Hussain replies: 'Don't hit me like this mate.'
Another stunned officer tells him: 'Look what you've done. Look at the damage you've done.'
Hussain looks around before admitting: 'Stupid, stupid innit?'
Officers discovered Hussain was serving a driving ban which runs until March, 2027.
Three officers were injured. One was taken to hospital, while the other two suffered less serious injuries.
In the car was two sets of pliers, a pair of scissors, a number of false registration plates, scissors and a bag contained with foil.
He went on to admit dangerous driving, going equipped for theft, and a number of driving offences.
Shaheeb Hussain (Image: West Midlands Police)
Hussain was jailed for 22 weeks at Birmingham Crown Court last Thursday (17/4) and given a further five-year driving ban.
Chief Inspector Colin Gallier, from West Midlands Police, said: 'This was absolutely appalling driving from a man who appeared to want to stop at nothing to get away.
'Shaheeb has an extensive history of vehicle crime, and the fake number plates and pliers in his car at the time suggest he was out committing crime at the time our officers became suspicious of him.
'It's pure luck that no one was more seriously injured in this and I commend the bravery of the officers who contained him and stopped him from getting away and causing more harm to the community.'
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