Teen motorist who knocked down puppy in Telford jailed
A teenage motorist who knocked down a puppy and left it for dead while driving through residential streets at 70mph trying to shake off pursuing police has been jailed for 14 months.
Izar Ahmed, 19, of Hurleybrook Way in Telford, ran down a 16-week-old Staffordshire bull terrier which escaped from its lead and ran into the road on Chepstow Drive, also in Telford, on August 20.
The dog was killed instantly and Ahmed drove off, Shrewsbury Crown Court was told.
Ahmed had earlier been spotted by police weaving in between traffic at Trench Lock and had accelerated away when asked to stop.
He had led police on a high speed chase through Britannia Way, Leegate Avenue and Chepstow Drive – reaching speeds of 70mph in a 40mph zone – before he hit the dog, and was later arrested at home.
Ahmed admitted charges of driving dangerously, failing to stop after an accident, driving while disqualified and driving without insurance when he appeared in court yesterday.
He was jailed for 14 months, disqualified from driving for two years and ordered to take an extended driving test before he could reclaim his licence.
Judge Robin Onions, sentencing, described Ahmed's driving as 'utterly appalling' and without regard for safety.
Mr Dean Kershaw, for Ahmed, said the defendant had an excellent work record and had recently discovered he was to become a father.
