Man run over in row over drugs

A Luton man who ran over another man in a row over drugs has been jailed for four years.

Callum King, 23, of Cheapside Luton, became angry after the victim refused to sell cannabis for him in the town centre on 18 May last year.

The victim followed King to a car in Library Road. As the victim then walked off, he passed in front of the car. King drove at him, hitting him and leaving him unconscious for almost three minutes.

This week at Luton Crown Court, King was convicted by a jury of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm. He had already admitted dangerous driving and possession of cannabis.

He was sentenced to a total of four years in prison and disqualified from driving for three years.

Detective Inspector Kim Caddy of Bedfordshire Police CID said: “So much crime in the county is linked to the supply of drugs and in this case someone could have been very seriously injured or killed. King showed a complete disregard towards the victim and it is pleasing that he will now serve a long sentence.

“We are always looking to the public for information about the drugs trade, so we can build a picture to help fight drugs-related crime. I would appeal to anyone with information to come forward to help.”

Anyone with information can contact us online or call 101. Calls can also be made anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.