The police yesterday said that on September 29, 2024, at around 22:20 hrs, a police sergeant, a corporal, and a constable were on traffic patrol duty along Hosororo Road, North West District, with motor pick-up PAB 3116 heading east.
They encountered a motor bus, BAE 6033, driven by Feroze Khan of Hosororo, which overtook the police vehicle at a high speed.
As a result, the police vehicle, driven by the corporal, had to swerve to the north to avoid a collision. The bus driver then proceeded to drive in a ‘zig-zag’ manner. The police caught up with the bus and noticed that the driver appeared to be under the influence of alcohol (as he had a high scent of alcohol).
The sergeant informed the driver of the offence of dangerous driving and the suspicion that he may be driving under the influence of alcohol. The driver became disorderly, leading to his arrest. During the arrest, Khan assaulted the sergeant and the corporal. He was taken into custody and placed in the Police vehicle. After being put into the vehicle, he started to kick and head-butt the ranks. He damaged the interior lock of the police vehicle and caused injuries to the sergeant and the corporal.
The Sergeant had to extract a tooth due to his injuries. Additionally, the Khan damaged the corporal’s cell phone. He also refused a breathalyser test and continued to behave disorderly at the station. As a result, he was placed in custody and taken to seek medical attention the following day before being granted bail.
The police say that it is important to note that at no time was the driver assaulted by the police ranks. The police recorded the incident, and the sergeant and corporal received medical attention at Mabaruma Hospital.
Khan is slated to be charged with dangerous driving, failure to take the prescribed test, assault on peace officers, resisting arrest, damage to property in relation to the phone and the police vehicle, and disorderly behaviour. He is scheduled to appear at the Mabaruma Magistrate’s Court.
