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Man jailed for ramming police car with BMW in Huddersfield
Overview
Karam Tofeek, 24, has been sentenced to one year and nine months in prison after ramming a police car with his BMW in Huddersfield. He was pulled over on suspicion of driving without insurance on 23 July, refused to turn off his engine, and drove into the police vehicle with two officers inside, causing £6,000 of damage. He was found guilty of dangerous driving following a trial and also received a driving disqualification and a fine.
Key points
- Karam Tofeek, 24, was jailed for one year and nine months at Leeds Crown Court.
- He was stopped by police in Huddersfield on 23 July on suspicion of driving without insurance.
- Tofeek refused to turn off his engine and rammed a police car parked in front of him, causing £6,000 of damage.
- Two officers were inside the police car during the incident but neither was injured.
- He was found guilty of dangerous driving after a trial on 16 September.
- Tofeek was also disqualified from driving for three years and seven months and ordered to pay a £187 fine.