West Midlands Police issue dramatic footage of officer pursuing suspect after being dragged along by car

April Roach @aprilroach2812 February 2021
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This is the moment a police officer was dragged along the road after a teenage driver attempted to speed away from the PSCO.

Kieron Poole said he feared for his life when he was dragged along a road in Smethick, for nearly 30 metres.

Muhammad Nadeem, who was 18 at the time of the incident, ignored Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Poole’s pleas to stop driving the car.

A two-minute bodycam video released by West Midlands Police shows PCSO Poole following Nadeem and summoning colleagues to help make an arrest.

A hammer and an axe were found in the car, while Nadeem was found to have a small amount of cannabis on January 25 last year.

The force said Nadeem, now 19, of Florence Road, Smethwick, had admitted assault occasioning actual bodily harm, dangerous driving and possession of an offensive weapon and will be sentenced at a later date.

PCSO Poole, from the Smethwick neighbourhood team, said: “It all happened so quickly.

“Before I knew anything my arm was attached to the car and I was being propelled, hanging on the side, through a couple of branches, a good 20-30ft before I knew what was happening.

“I knew I had to get the key out of the ignition. If I didn’t, I could have gone under his tyres and I might not be here today.

“I instinctively chased him. He was cornered and I was hoping he’d give up.”

The officer, who was left with a bruised arm but no serious injuries, added: “I’d like to thank the quick response of the neighbourhood officers who arrived within minutes to help me.”

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