Nottingham: Driver deliberately runs over student after big fight near Rock City

A man who started a large brawl outside a nightclub in the city of Nottingham then deliberately ran over a student involved in the same brawl.

Mohammed Alam, 25, drove towards a group of friends in Goldsmith Street, Nottingham, moments after violence broke out in nearby Talbot Street.

Nottingham Crown Court heard he climbed onto a curb before becoming one of the students in a Volkswagen Golf.

The impact threw the victim into the air and left him with a deep gash on his leg that required surgery and a skin graft.

Mohammed was arrested after a police officer recognized him from CCTV footage of the incident, which took place on October 7, 2023.

His older brother, Parvaz Alam, 29, was also arrested after CCTV showed he was involved in the initial fight that sparked the deliberate hit-and-run.

The court heard the violence began after a party-goer signaled Mohammed to slow down as he drove down Talbot Street at around 2.45am.

The street was crowded with people leaving Rock City, and the party-goer tapped on the roof of Mohammed’s car as he passed, as if to show his annoyance at the speed at which he was driving.

Mohammed and his brother Parvaz then got out of the vehicle, accompanied by a third person.

CCTV shows Mohammed approaching the party-goer in the street and shoving him in the face.

This sparked a massive fight which led to the intervention of security guards.

Moments later, Mohammed returned to his vehicle with his brother and drove away.

In nearby Goldsmith Street, they saw a group of students involved in the fight, and Mohammed started charging at them.

The majority managed to get out of the way, but one was hit.

In a victim impact statement, the injured student told the court:

“I have some scarring from my operation, so now I won’t wear shorts unless it’s absolutely necessary. This summer I really only wore shorts in really hot weather. Even on vacation, I had to make sure my left leg wasn’t exposed to too much sun because it’s very sensitive and I didn’t know it had burned.

“The hardest thing for me is that it has had an effect on my rugby. Sport is a big part of my life and I play for the Nottingham Trent University team. I missed games and thought maybe because of that I wouldn’t be able to play anymore. It was only through my dedication and drive that I was able to ensure that this was not taken away from me. »

Mohammed Alam, of Pembridge Close, Basford, pleaded guilty to affray, causing grievous bodily harm and dangerous driving. He was imprisoned for two years and ten months.

Parvaz Alam, also of Pembridge Close, Basford, pleaded guilty to affray and was given a community order with 200 hours of unpaid work. He must also pay £250 in compensation.

Following the sentencing, Detective Constable Madeline Flint-Foster, who led the investigation, said:

“Mohammed Alam’s actions that night were extremely reckless and had a profound impact on his victim.

“It was pure luck that no one was killed. His behavior clearly shows that he poses a risk to the community and I am glad that he is now behind bars.

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