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| Author: | StuartW [ Fri Jan 11, 2019 12:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Notts driver assaulted community officer in parking squabble |
Nottingham taxi driver could lose his licence after row with Community Protection Officer outside nightclub https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/not ... se-2417300 A cabbie may lose his job after a parking squabble with a community officer he regarded as "very officious." Mehmood Khan must pay £200 compensation to the man, who ended up winded and with a red mark on his torso. He had denied assaulting the official outside the NG1 club on October 14 but was found guilty of recklessly causing the injury. City magistrates had adjourned the case to await reports. The court heard that Khan's licence will be reviewed by officers of Gedling Borough Council, who issued it. The case arose after Khan, 46, stopped his taxi and was told he was in a prohibited zone. Donna Fawcett, prosecuting, said officers were looking for taxi drivers who were breaching the terms of their licences. One approached Khan and Miss Fawcett told the court: "He took objection to being spoken to about where he was parked. The officer said it could cost him a £100 fine and three points on his licence. "Mr Khan became angry and said he was entitled to be there." After the worker was hurt, Khan "accused him of lying and said that he threw himself over his car," added Miss Fawcett. Julian Griffiths, defending, said that it took place at 3am when Khan stopped because there was an incident. He was not picking up fares. "What he did take exception to was that the complainant appeared to be very officious to the point of being aggressive," he said. Khan was sitting in his cab with the handbrake off and the clutch engaged. He might not have been "in proper control of the car." One approached Khan and Miss Fawcett told the court: "He took objection to being spoken to about where he was parked. The officer said it could cost him a £100 fine and three points on his licence. "Mr Khan became angry and said he was entitled to be there." After the worker was hurt, Khan "accused him of lying and said that he threw himself over his car," added Miss Fawcett. Julian Griffiths, defending, said that it took place at 3am when Khan stopped because there was an incident. He was not picking up fares. "What he did take exception to was that the complainant appeared to be very officious to the point of being aggressive," he said. Khan was sitting in his cab with the handbrake off and the clutch engaged. He might not have been "in proper control of the car." Mr Griffiths said that Khan had to face a council enquiry on February 4 and added: "His career is at risk." District Judge Tim Spruce ordered Khan to carry out 75 hours unpaid work. "Whether intended or not, injury was caused," the judge told Khan of Glamis Road, Basford who must pay £300 prosecution costs and government tax of £85. The judge added: "This is totally out of character for you. I recognise very much the consequences which go beyond the court process because the licensing authority are no doubt wondering whether you are still a fit and proper person to drive a taxi." |
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| Author: | edders23 [ Fri Jan 11, 2019 2:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Notts driver assaulted community officer in parking squa |
Mehmood Khan must pay £200 compensation to the man, who ended up winded and with a red mark on his torso. so MINOR INJURIES as a result of a scuffle He had denied assaulting the official outside the NG1 club on October 14 but was found guilty of recklessly causing the injury. Is this not the wrong charge ? |
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| Author: | x-ray [ Fri Jan 11, 2019 5:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Notts driver assaulted community officer in parking squa |
Years ago I picked up an absolute nutter up in my fairway, he was fine when he entered the vehicle but when he asked a price to his destination he went up like a bottle of pop. He shouted let me out ( which I was more than happy to do!) before I could stop the cab he tried to open the door which was locked as I was braking, he then punched the Perspex cracking it and then sat on the floor and tried to kick the mesh behind me through, luckily it held but not before the dented metal hit the back of my head. After stopping the cab and “restraining” him the police arrived. He was charged with criminal damage but denied assaulting me by his actions with the mesh. In court his solicitor offered a deal whereby he admitted RECKLESSLY assaulting me rather than Wilfuly assaulting me. It meant I didn’t have to give evidence. He was given 200 hrs community service, fined £150 and had to pay me £250 compensation for my injury and loss of earnings. He also had to pay £300 for the damage to the cab! |
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| Author: | Sussex [ Fri Jan 11, 2019 9:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Notts driver assaulted community officer in parking squa |
Quote: After the worker was hurt, Khan "accused him of lying and said that he threw himself over his car," added Miss Fawcett. Really ????? |
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| Author: | Sussex [ Fri Jan 11, 2019 10:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Notts driver assaulted community officer in parking squa |
Quote: Is this not the wrong charge ? No, the charge was 'common assault' also called 'assault by beating'. Right charge and right outcome. |
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| Author: | Sussex [ Fri Jan 11, 2019 10:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Notts driver assaulted community officer in parking squa |
Quote: In court his solicitor offered a deal whereby he admitted RECKLESSLY assaulting me rather than Wilfuly assaulting me. Interesting as nowadays that wont really effect the sentence, and if it was a determining factor the court would decide not the defence, via a Newton Hearing. |
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