Erratic BMW Driver Arrested After Hitting Officer in Chatham
A driver caught driving wildly in front of police patrol in Chatham has been slammed with charges after a shocking attack on an officer.
Wild Driving on Magpie Hall Road
Officers on routine patrol in Magpie Hall Road spotted a BMW tearing about at 9.30am on Tuesday, 22 March 2022. The vehicle caught their eye after it swerved into Newnham Street without indicating – a clear red flag.
Driver Strikes Officer, Gets Arrested
When police signalled the driver to stop, he went from reckless to aggressive. The man, in his 20s from Chatham, punched one officer on the head before being hauled into custody.
Police confirmed: “He was arrested and given a caution for assaulting an emergency worker.”
Multiple Charges for Chatham Man
- Assaulting an emergency worker
- Driving without insurance
- Driving without a licence
Police are cracking down hard on dangerous and aggressive driving. This incident serves as a stark warning – don’t mess with the law.
