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Telegraph
23-04-2025
- Telegraph
Watch: Moment man arrested after ramming police cars
A man who rammed three police cars while on a driving ban has been jailed for 22 weeks. Footage shows Mohammed Shaheeb 'stopping at nothing' to get away from officers. The 39-year-old's 'appalling' driving injured three police officers during the incident in Birmingham on Oct 5. After admitting dangerous driving, being equipped for theft and several other driving offences, Shaheeb was sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court. West Midlands Police said that he had been spotted asleep behind the wheel of his parked VW Scirocco with tape covering his number plate. When officers approached him to try to wake him up, he reversed the vehicle and fled the scene. Despite being threatened with a taser by two more officers who were blocking his path farther up the road in the centre of the city, Shaheeb again tried to evade capture. One officer had to jump out of the way before he crashed into three police cars. A civilian's vehicle was also damaged. 'Extensive history of vehicle crime' Video from officers' bodycams shows Shaheeb, already serving a driving ban until March 2027, eventually being apprehended by officers. Two sets of pliers, a pair of scissors and a number of false registration plates were found in his vehicle, the force said. At his sentencing, he was banned from driving for a further five years. Ch Insp Colin Gallier, from the Guardian Taskforce, 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.'
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Yahoo
Watch: Moment man arrested after ramming police cars
Credit: West Midlands Police A man who rammed three police cars while on a driving ban has been jailed for 22 weeks. Footage shows Mohammed Shaheeb 'stopping at nothing' to try and get away from officers. The 39-year-old's 'appalling' driving injured three police officers during the incident in Birmingham on October 5. Now, after admitting dangerous driving, being equipped for theft and several other driving offences, he has been jailed for 22 weeks at Birmingham Crown Court. West Midlands Police said Shaheeb had been spotted asleep behind the wheel of his parked VW Scirocco with tape covering his number plate. When officers approached him to try and wake him up, he reversed the vehicle and fled the scene. Despite being threatened with a taser by two more officers who were blocking his path further up the road in the centre of the city, Shaheeb again tried to evade capture. One officer had to jump out of the way before he crashed into three police cars. A civilian's vehicle was also damaged. Video from officers' bodycams shows Shaheeb, already serving a driving ban until March 2027, eventually being apprehended by officers. Two sets of pliers, a pair of scissors and a number of false registration plates were found in his vehicle, the force said. At his sentencing, he was banned from driving for a further five years. Ch Insp Colin Gallier, from the Guardian Taskforce, 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.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Daily Mail
22-04-2025
- Daily Mail
Moment banned driver ploughs into three police cars and nearly runs over officers in escape bid - before pleading for them not to hit him during arrest
A banned drive rammed into three police vehicles and came within inches of mowing down an officer as he attempted to flee the scene. Dramatic bodycam footage captured prolific offender Shaheeb Hussain behind the wheel of a VW Scirocco as he tried to evade capture by West Midlands Police in a chaotic pursuit through the streets of Birmingham. The 28-year-old was spotted by officers asleep in the parked car on Montpellier Street at around 9.30am on October 5 last year. Members of the force's Guardian Taskforce – set up to tackle serious youth violence – had approached the vehicle after noticing that tape had been used to obscure the number plate. But as they moved in, Hussain suddenly jolted awake and reversed at speed in a reckless bid to escape, heading towards Moseley Road. Despite officers drawing Tasers and another patrol car blocking the road, Hussain refused to stop – even forcing one officer to leap out of the way to avoid being run down. Footage shows a female officer bravely smashing the driver's side window with a baton as Hussain accelerated directly at her colleagues. He then drove off at high speed, crashing into three police vehicles and another car belonging to a member of the public, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake. Body-worn video shows armed officers descending on the smashed Scirocco and dragging Hussain out onto the tarmac. One officer can be heard shouting: 'Get the hell out of the vehicle now!' Hussain replies: 'Don't hit me like this mate.' Another officer, stunned at the carnage caused, tells him: 'Look what you've done. Look at the damage you've done.' Looking around at the wreckage, Hussain sheepishly mutters: 'Stupid, stupid innit?' Officers later discovered Hussain was already banned from driving until March 2027. A search of the vehicle uncovered two sets of pliers, a pair of scissors, multiple false registration plates, and a foil-lined bag. Three police officers were injured in the incident. One required hospital treatment, while the other two sustained less serious injuries. A search of the vehicle uncovered two sets of pliers, a pair of scissors, multiple false registration plates, and a foil-lined bag Hussain went on to admit dangerous driving, going equipped for theft, and a string of other motoring offences. He was jailed for 22 weeks at Birmingham Crown Court last Thursday and hit with an additional 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.'
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Yahoo
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.'
