A driver who deliberately used his car as a weapon to ram into a man on a scooter has been jailed for more than two years. Omar Harris, 33, of no fixed address, struck his victim on the afternoon of 1 August in Eagle Way, Northstowe, near Cambridge, following a dispute that escalated dangerously.
Prior Altercation with Girlfriend
Cambridgeshire Police revealed that Harris had been called to the scene by his girlfriend after an argument between her and the victim intensified. Upon arrival, Harris drove his black Kia at the man, who was in his 20s, knocking him to the ground. Fortunately, the victim sustained only superficial injuries to his legs, arms, and back and managed to escape on foot.
Harris’s reckless actions did not stop there. While en route to the scene, he caused significant damage to a parked Fiat 500 on Stirling Road but failed to stop or report the incident. His rampage came to an abrupt end when he flipped his Kia onto its side after striking the victim. Despite the dramatic crash, he emerged from the vehicle unharmed.
Sentencing at Peterborough Crown Court
Appearing at Peterborough Crown Court, Harris pleaded guilty to attempted grievous bodily harm and dangerous driving. He was sentenced to two years and three months in prison. Additionally, he was disqualified from driving for one year and ten months and was issued with a restraining order preventing him from contacting the victim indefinitely.
Detective Constable Callum Fullwood condemned Harris’s actions, describing the level of violence as “appalling.” He stated: “Harris used his car as a weapon and can consider himself lucky that no one was killed. It is fortunate that no innocent bystanders were harmed by his reckless behaviour.”
This shocking case highlights the dangers of using vehicles as instruments of violence and reinforces the serious legal consequences for those who engage in such reckless behaviour. The sentence serves as a stark warning to others about the potential devastation that can result from impulsive and dangerous driving.
