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Court jails man for ramming police car
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A 35-year-old man from Sint Hubert was sentenced to six months in prison, given a one-year driving ban with licence revoked, and ordered to compensate four officers after ramming a police vehicle and biting an officer.
Why it matters
The court convicted the 35-year-old on charges of attempted aggravated assault and reckless driving. The court imposed a six-month prison term. The court revoked the defendant's driving licence for one year and requires new driving tests before any reinstatement. The court ordered compensation to four officers for physical injuries, including a bite wound, and for psychological effects; post-arrest testing recorded a blood alcohol level of 1.69 and the incident occurred in November 2025.
Implications
- · Individual will serve a six-month custodial sentence.
- · Driving licence revoked for one year and reinstatement requires passing new driving tests.
- · Obligation to pay compensation to four officers for physical injuries and psychological harm.
- · Conviction recorded for attempted aggravated assault and reckless driving.
Who is affected
- · Convicted driver
- · Injured police officers
- · Court and licensing authorities
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