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Off-road biker jailed for deliberately striking Aberdeen woman
Overview
Brian Noble, 44, has been sentenced to three years and three months in prison after deliberately striking a 29-year-old woman with his off-road motorbike in Aberdeen. The victim had challenged him about his riding, leading Noble to drive at her and hit her with his arm in Ramsay Crescent. The impact caused her to be thrown to the ground and lose consciousness, resulting in severe injuries and danger to her life.
Key points
- Brian Noble pleaded guilty to assault to severe injury and danger of life at Aberdeen Sheriff Court.
- The incident occurred in Ramsay Crescent in May, after the victim challenged Noble about his dangerous riding.
- Noble struck the woman with his arm as he rode past, causing her to lose consciousness upon hitting the ground.
- He was sentenced to three years and three months in prison, followed by a year of supervision, and received an 11-year and seven-month driving ban.
- Sheriff Craig Findlater described the offence as a 'shocking' crime, noting that the sentence would have been five years had Noble not entered a guilty plea.