Man convicted of murder after mowing down father-to-be at Diwali

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 14:01 · Archive

Jashan Singh was convicted of murdering Navpreet Singh during Wolverhampton Diwali celebrations.

Jashan Singh, 21, was convicted of murder after deliberately running over Navpreet Singh, 26, with a white Mercedes C-Class Coupé during Diwali celebrations in Wolverhampton. The attack occurred near Phoenix Park on Dudley Road. Singh struck Navpreet to the ground, then reversed over him to ensure he was either dead or seriously injured before fleeing the scene at speed and running a red light.

Navpreet was rushed to New Cross Hospital by friends but died in the waiting room. He was expecting a child with his wife at the time. Singh, of Cannock Road, Wolverhampton, attempted to evade capture by changing his clothes in a deserted industrial estate in Willenhall and travelling to three UK airports before police arrested him.

Singh had denied murder, causing death by dangerous driving and perverting the course of justice. A jury unanimously convicted him of murder and perverting the course of justice at Wolverhampton Crown Court on 26 October after deliberating for 13 hours and 40 minutes. His co-defendant Mohit Singh, 18, of Tangmere Road, was convicted of perverting the course of justice, though the jury could not reach a verdict on violent disorder. Sentencing has been scheduled for 30 November.

How it is being reported

• Killer who deliberately ran over father-to-be with car in Wolverhampton park found guilty of murderNavpreet Singh was run over twice by a white Mercedes coupe in Phoenix ParkExpress & Star · 26 Oct, 13:51
• Killer Mercedes driver who crushed dad-to-be during Wolverhampton Diwali celebrations convicted of murderJashan Singh, 21, now faces life behind bars for the murder of Navpreet SinghBirminghamLive · 26 Oct, 13:17

In this story: Jashan Singh · Navpreet Singh · Mohit Singh · Wolverhampton · Phoenix Park · Wolverhampton Crown Court

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