A man uses his Landrover as a weapon during a row in Notts
Jonjoe Askew-Harris also threatened people with an iron bar in Retford
Jonjoe Askew-Harris got into a heated dispute with a group of people in Denman Close in Retford.
He wielded an iron bar in the street before getting into his Landrover and driving directly into a man who managed to avoid serious injury.
The 26 year old who also caused damage to a parked car during the incident, fled the scene but was later arrested by police.
Multiple witnesses confirmed that he was the driver and damning mobile phone footage also captured the moment of the attack.
Askew-Harris of Narrow Lane, Bawtry, pleaded guilty to affray, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and driving without due care and attention.
Appearing a Nottingham Crown Court on Wednesday (21 February) he was given a 20 month prison sentence suspended for two years. He was also ordered to complete 200 hours of unpaid work.
Detective Constable Chloe Baugh, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:
“Askew-Harris’ actions on that day were utterly inexcusable and could easily have caused very serious injury to his victim."
“A vehicle can become a very dangerous weapon when used in this way and anyone who does so can expect to find themselves in court.”