Armed Cop on Trial for High-Speed Crash During Streatham Terror Attack
PC Paul Fisher, an armed officer with the Met Police, is facing trial for dangerous driving while rushing to the Streatham terror attack in February 2020. Fisher slammed into the back of a Toyota Prius as he sped towards the scene of Sudesh Amman’s stabbing spree.
The Crash: High Speed and Risky Moves
- Speed Demon: Fisher was behind the wheel of an unmarked BMW X5, reportedly hitting up to 80mph before slowing to 46mph at impact.
- Dangerous Driving Claims: The court was told Fisher lost control, drove on the wrong side of the road, and overtook a car unsafely while responding to the emergency.
On the Frontline of Terror
- Surveillance Duty: The officer had been part of a surveillance operation keeping tabs on Amman, who’d been freed from prison just 10 days earlier.
- Emergency Race: As the stabbing unfolded, Fisher and another armed unit sped to intervene.
Trial Tensions and Legal Jabs
- Fisher’s Defence: He denies dangerous driving, insisting his actions were necessary during a critical emergency.
- Prosecution’s Stance: Prosecutor Ben Lloyd stressed officers get some exemptions in emergencies but never a free pass to drive recklessly.
- Health Scare: The stress took its toll—Fisher fell ill in court and was rushed to hospital.
Background: Terror on Streatham High Road
- Sudesh Amman’s Attack: Amman, who had a violent terror history, launched a brutal stabbing spree threatening public safety right after his prison release.
- Public Fallout: The case has sparked outrage over how released terrorists are monitored and the risks to the public.
What This Means for the Police
This trial throws a spotlight on the impossible balancing act cops perform—racing to save lives while keeping the roads safe. The outcome could reshape how armed officers are trained and governed when seconds count during terror emergencies.
