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Driver jailed for murdering biker who did wheelie

Driver jailed for murdering biker who did wheelie

Summary

A driver named Abdirahman Ibrahim was sentenced to life in prison for killing biker Liam Jones by hitting him with a car. This incident happened after Ibrahim saw Jones perform a wheelie on his e-motorbike in Birmingham on August 1, 2023.

Key Facts

  • Abdirahman Ibrahim deliberately hit Liam Jones with his car after seeing him do a wheelie.
  • The event took place in Sheldon, Birmingham, on August 1, 2023.
  • Ibrahim was given a life sentence with a minimum of 22 years in prison.
  • Liam Jones, 22, died at the scene after crashing into a bollard.
  • Ibrahim's brother, Abdullahi, helped hide the car and was sentenced to nearly three years.
  • The incident started when Ibrahim began following Jones on Coventry Road.
  • CCTV showed Ibrahim's car closely following and eventually ramming Jones's e-motorbike.

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