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 Leg

By Jason King for VPN

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

Saqib Ali, 29, of Mere Road, Birmingham, was found guilty at Birmingham Crown Court following a trial. He had already admitted two counts of possessing Class A drugs with intent to supply and will be sentenced at a later date.

The court heard how Ali deliberately drove at two officers in Reservoir Place, Walsall, on 24 February last year after they approached his parked Vauxhall Astra.

Officers Trapped and Injured

PC Bull found Ali apparently asleep at the wheel and suspected he was under the influence of drink or drugs. As PC Kidd stood in front of the car, PC Bull attempted to detain Ali for a search.

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

After 30 seconds, Ali reversed, briefly freeing the officers. PC Bull managed to open the door and fire his Taser, but Ali sped off down Reservoir Place and onto Darlaston Road.

Arrest and Conviction

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

Ali was arrested the next day in Oldbury, found in a Volkswagen Passat on Nelson Street. A search uncovered crack cocaine.

Detective Sergeant Phil Hinton of West Midlands Police said:

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

Ali now faces years in prison when sentenced.

ACCESS 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:

ABH (Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm)

Assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH) is an offence under Section 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:

1. An 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’ – This includes injuries such as cuts, bruises, or more serious psychological harm but not mere fear or distress.

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

Sentencing and Penalties:

• Maximum sentence: Five years’ imprisonment if tried in the Crown Court.

• Magistrates’ Court: Up to six months in custody or 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 to grievous 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.

Jason King

Birmingham City-Desk

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