Coward ‘prowled the streets’ before running down ex-partner’s husband in horrific attack
A coward who ‘prowled the streets’ before following and running over his ex-partner’s husband as he cycled to work has been jailed. Ijaz Ahmed, 51, drove to the man’s address and lay in wait before pursuing him.
Eyewitnesses were able to identify the car, namely a blue Toyota Yaris, and detectives traced it to a garage in Stoke-on-Trent where it was being advertised for sale. They identified a key witness who revealed he had given the key to Ahmed on the understanding that he knew someone who was interested in buying the car.
Ahmed fled the country following the attack in an attempt to evade capture by the police, and returned five months later when he thought that police were ‘no longer looking for him’. In sentencing, Judge Bernadette Baxter said: "This was a ruthless and brutal attack that was premeditated, planned and motivated by jealousy, hurt pride and revenge. The CCTV is chilling and showed Ahmed prowling the area and lying in wait.
“I want to thank the bravery of the witnesses in coming forward and supporting the investigation and the victim himself who was integral to this case in providing compelling evidence that helped secure the conviction.
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