Dangerous driver pursuit brought to dramatic end by West Midlands Police

Dramatic dash-cam footage shows the moment traffic cops end a reckless driver’s rampage with a tactical shunt that pins his car against a tree. Atif Ayub led the Central Motorway Police Group (CMPG) officers through Birmingham on a six-minute pursuit – but was left stunned as they stopped his spree in decisive fashion. Our specially trained driver deliberately collided with the side of Ayub’s Seat Leon as he took a turn that would have seen him heading into on-coming traffic on Lawley Middleway. It’s a controlled, approved tactical manoeuvre enabling us to bring reckless drivers to a stop if they pose a danger to other road users or pedestrians. The 25-year-old was arrested at the scene on suspicion of dangerous driving. Ayub went on to admit that charge, plus driving without a licence or insurance, and at Birmingham Crown Court on 29 March he was jailed for 12 months and banned from driving for four-and-a-half years. Report crime, get prevention advice, and see the latest news on our website http://www.west-midlands.police.uk/ You can get in touch with us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk, via 101, or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.