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Grays teenager jailed for ramming police motorcyclist | Grays teenager jailed for ramming police motorcyclist |
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A man has been jailed for ramming a police motorcyclist and trying to run him over during a 130mph pursuit. | A man has been jailed for ramming a police motorcyclist and trying to run him over during a 130mph pursuit. |
Martin Galbraith, 18, of Grays, drove at speeds up to 130mph (209km/h) on the A13 outside the Essex town in January. | Martin Galbraith, 18, of Grays, drove at speeds up to 130mph (209km/h) on the A13 outside the Essex town in January. |
As he was escorted off the road, he pushed the police bike in front of him into a roundabout and tried to run the officer over, Essex Police said. | As he was escorted off the road, he pushed the police bike in front of him into a roundabout and tried to run the officer over, Essex Police said. |
The force said the officer was "lucky to be alive". Southend Crown Court jailed Galbraith for six years. | The force said the officer was "lucky to be alive". Southend Crown Court jailed Galbraith for six years. |
The defendant, of Boscombe Avenue, had admitted attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, aggravated vehicle taking, driving without insurance and having no driving licence. | The defendant, of Boscombe Avenue, had admitted attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, aggravated vehicle taking, driving without insurance and having no driving licence. |
He also received a five-year driving ban. | He also received a five-year driving ban. |
Galbraith 'laughing' | Galbraith 'laughing' |
Essex Police said officer Paul Hills was on his bike when he spotted Galbraith speeding in a BMW in the outside lane of the A13. | Essex Police said officer Paul Hills was on his bike when he spotted Galbraith speeding in a BMW in the outside lane of the A13. |
He followed him as he accelerated to speeds of up to 130mph. | He followed him as he accelerated to speeds of up to 130mph. |
When Galbraith braked hard and moved into the inside lane, Mr Hills pulled in front and indicated to the 18-year-old to follow him. | When Galbraith braked hard and moved into the inside lane, Mr Hills pulled in front and indicated to the 18-year-old to follow him. |
As he was escorted off the road, Galbraith pushed Mr Hills' bike 35 yards (32m) into the oncoming roundabout. The BMW was then hit by a van. | As he was escorted off the road, Galbraith pushed Mr Hills' bike 35 yards (32m) into the oncoming roundabout. The BMW was then hit by a van. |
Police said they believed Galbraith then attempted to run over Mr Hills as he was lying on the ground, but he was blocked by another vehicle. | |
He then drove off, but crashed soon afterwards and was caught in an industrial estate. | He then drove off, but crashed soon afterwards and was caught in an industrial estate. |
Mr Hills suffered severe back injuries in the crash. | Mr Hills suffered severe back injuries in the crash. |
Investigations revealed Galbraith had knowingly bought the BMW, which had been stolen. | Investigations revealed Galbraith had knowingly bought the BMW, which had been stolen. |
Insp Scott Egerton said: "PC Hills is lucky to be alive. | Insp Scott Egerton said: "PC Hills is lucky to be alive. |
"As Galbraith sped away from the scene witnesses saw him laughing, but that soon stopped when he lost control on the next roundabout and crashed into a wall." | "As Galbraith sped away from the scene witnesses saw him laughing, but that soon stopped when he lost control on the next roundabout and crashed into a wall." |
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