Baby in Car as Driver Rams Cop and Flips the Script on A12
‘Merky Ace’ Caught in Dangerous BMW Drama
Aisa Khan Sampson-Spencer, 29, aka ‘Merky Ace’, is under the spotlight after a terrifying stunt in Ilford. The man, linked to croydon/" title="Croydon" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Croydon, Greenwich, and Barking and Dagenham, was driving a black BMW X1 fitted with false number plates.
Outrage on Eastern Avenue
On Thursday 29 April at 7:16pm, a Met police officer approached the parked BMW near the McDonald’s drive-thru on Eastern Avenue. A baby was inside. When questioned, Sampson-Spencer suddenly revved the engine, reversing hard enough to hit the police car. He then drove onto the pavement and sped off against traffic on the A12 eastbound carriageway.
Police Warn of Reckless Danger
Captured on the officer’s bodycam, Sampson-Spencer wore a black flat cap, brown glasses, and a dark blue padded gilet over a black Nike long-sleeve top. He spoke with a distinct London accent.
PC Charlie Snooks, Roads and Transport Policing Command, slammed the act:
“This was an irresponsible and reckless act that could have had severe consequences for the driver, his infant passenger, pedestrians, cyclists, and other motorists.”
PC Snooks urged anyone with information to come forward immediately.
Help Police Catch This Dangerous Driver
If you have any info, contact the Met’s Roads and Transport Policing Command on 101, quoting reference Cad 6162/29Apr. Alternatively, reach out anonymously via Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or tweet @MetCC.