A van driver has been jailed for three-and-a-half years after deliberately running over a cyclist who spat at him.His face showed little reaction as his van mounted on top of the cyclist's body.
I'm surprised the police charged him, given the awful fuss they make when they are spat on. C'mon, be consistent, is it the worst assault in the world, or not?
Woolwich Crown Court heard Okotie was delivering blood products to a south London hospital when he moved his van into the left lane 'seemingly without looking' and came close to the man on his bike in New Cross Road in March 2024. At the next set of traffic lights, the cyclist spat in Okotie's direction, which 'went through the open driver's window', the court heard.
Probably done this before, and got away within it, as shock and disgust rooted the driver to the spot. But Okotie was made of sterner stuff.
Okotie, 44, who mentors young people to keep them out of violence, was found guilty of grievous bodily harm with intent last week.
Today, he was sentenced to three years and six months but was not banned from driving.
I personally wouln't have convicted.
In a victim statement, the cyclist said that the attack had made him 'more cautious of people'.
Good! Maybe that'll make him a better ayclist!
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