Man Pleads Guilty To Serious Collision In Brighton

Wednesday, 11 December 2024 17:29

By Dominic Kureen @WriteOnDom

A driver who drove into a woman known to him in Brighton has pleaded guilty in court.

Fharharde Uddin struck the pedestrian in Whitehawk Crescent, Brighton, causing life-threatening injuries.

He was seen trying to bundle the pedestrian, a woman known to him, into the rear passenger seat.

She later required surgery from the injuries she had sustained.

The incident happened on August 19, 2023, and was investigated by the Major Crime Team.

At a hearing at Lewes Crown Court on Friday, December 6, Uddin admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and perverting the course of justice.

Detective Inspector Duncan Elliott said:

“Uddin had been due to stand trial this week, but because of our investigation and the evidence presented in court, he has admitted the charges.

“This was an incident related to domestic abuse, and we encourage anyone who is impacted by domestic abuse to report it to us.

"You are not alone, help is available.

"We were determined to ensure a successful prosecution in this case, and the defendant now awaits sentencing.”

Uddin, 27, unemployed and of no fixed address, now faces sentencing on February 14 next year.

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