The suspect was driving a \u00a325,000 VW Golf before smashing into a row of vehicles on Handsworth New Road in Handsworth.<\/p>\n
A suspected drink-driver left a trail of devastating damage after smashing into four parked cars – before going on to SPIT in a policeman’s face.<\/p>\n
The man also allegedly threatened to kill the arresting officer’s children and to bite his nose off while bragging about being a drug dealer.<\/p>\n
The suspect was driving a \u00a325,000 VW Golf before ploughing into a row of vehicles on Handsworth New Road late on Monday, February 11.<\/p>\n
The cars completely crushed and squashed together include a blue Peugeot 206 and a silver SUV, and bonnets can be seen completely sprung open – such was the power of the impact.<\/p>\n
Glass and debris was scattered across the pavement as officers worked to clear the scene early this morning.<\/p>\n
The Force Response police team said: “Response Newtown A unit, dealing with the consequences of drink driving on Handsworth New Road, Handsworth.<\/p>\n
“The driver of the Golf struck 4 cars and also spat in the arresting officer’s face!<\/p>\n
“He is in custody and off to spend a night in the cells and some serious Question’s in the morning.”<\/p>\n
A spokesman added: “In custody this male has threatened to kill the arresting officer’s children and bite his nose off.<\/p>\n
“Bragging about being a drug dealer and gangster.<\/p>\n
“In the morning, when he remembers his 25K car is wrote off and he is actually going to prison, he won\u2019t be so smug.<\/p>\n
“Best place for him.”<\/p>\n
Handsworth New Road is situated between Nineveh Road and Winson Green Road.<\/p>\n
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: “This incident happened at just after 12.10am. Officers were called to Handsworth New Road near Great Western Close.<\/p>\n
“A 38-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drink driving, failing to stop and assaulting a police officer. He remains in police custody for questioning.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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