Bradford man jailed for ramming police car with officers inside

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 15:55 · Archive

A Bradford man has been jailed for dangerous driving after ramming a police car with two officers inside.

Karam Tofeek, 24, of Leaventhorpe Lane, Bradford, was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court on Tuesday after being found guilty of dangerous driving. He was banned from driving for three years and seven months and ordered to pay a £187 fine.

Tofeek was driving a grey BMW X5 on Leeds Road in Bradley, Huddersfield, on 23 July when police officers stopped him after suspecting the vehicle was uninsured. After initially pulling over, Tofeek refused repeated requests to switch off the engine. He then drove into a police car parked in front of him, causing over £6,000 worth of damage while two officers were still inside the vehicle.

Sergent Andrew Johnson said the incident showed the dangers officers face while carrying out their duties. He said: 'Two officers were put in an extremely dangerous situation when the defendant rammed their police vehicle. Thankfully, neither was seriously injured, but this incident highlights the very real risks our officers face every day.' He added that roads policing officers remain committed to tackling criminality and keeping communities safe.

How it is being reported

• Huddersfield driver caused £6k damage after ramming police carA dangerous driver who caused £6,000 damage after ramming a police has been jailed.Yorkshire Post · 8 Oct, 15:17
• WATCH moment Bradford man used BMW to ram police carHe drove into a police car parked in front of him, causing more than £6,000 worth of damage while two officers were still inside the vehicle.Telegraph & Argus · 8 Oct, 15:15

In this story: Karam Tofeek · Leeds Crown Court · Bradford · Huddersfield

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