Man who drove his car at group of people in Basildon jailed
A man was seriously injured during the incident last October
A man who drove his car at a group of people in Basildon last year has been jailed for five years.
Shaquille Mathurin, 25, of Magnolia Close in East London, has been on a night out at the Festival Leisure Park on Sunday 3 October.
He became involved in a fight with a group of people and was later seen on CCTV driving his Peugeot 208 around the car park, before speeding towards a group of people
A man in his 20s suffered a serious leg injury during the incident.
Mathurin was caught by a police dog after running away from the scene.
He admitted GBH with intent, dangerous driving, possession of cannabis and driving without insurance at Basildon Crown Court.
Detective Sergeant Gavin Tuck, of Basildon said: “Mathurin clearly targeted his victim and was intent on using this car as a weapon after a disagreement broke out between his group and another group.
“Thankfully, the victim is recovering from his injuries, but this incident could have been so much worse for the victim – and indeed for Mathurin.
“After inflicting serious injuries on his victim, he thought he could hide – but he didn’t get very far having been found hiding in a bush.
“Today, he must realise the severity of his actions and he will spend a substantial amount of time behind bars.
“In Essex, we do not tolerate serious violence and I hope this sentence serves as a deterrent for anyone intent on coming into the county to commit crime.”