Man Jailed for Ramming Cop, Turning Life Around

A 32-year-old man from Leicester just got jailed for 15 months after trying to ram a

female police officer with his Mercedes.

He'd been banned from driving since 2019, but was living in the car anyway.

This all kicked off after a knife incident outside a bar, and he sped off with three passengers

inside.

Earlier this week at Leicester Crown Court, they sentenced him for assaulting an emergency

worker, dangerous driving, no insurance, and carrying a blade in public.

He drove straight at the officer who was blocking the road, forcing her to dodge as the

car brushed her legs and clipped her police vehicle.

Then he swerved into oncoming traffic, mounted the curb and smashed into a lamppost.

The officer shared how it left her with severe anxiety, shocked that he risked her life

just to escape.

She worried about her family, too, saying, this trauma sticks for life.

Bishop had priors for weapons in dangerous driving, and he'd never retaken his required

test.

As lawyer explained, he was at rock bottom then, homeless, jobless, suicidal, drinking

heavy thinking he was helping a friend in a fight by pulling the knife.

Now he's working refurbishing a care home, living with his sister and reconnecting with

his 11-year-old daughter.

The judge praised his turnaround, but said the knife in public and cop chase demanded

jail time, right away.

He added a 19-month driving ban on top, with that extended test still waiting, warning

Bishop to keep his life straight or face more prison.

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