Broad Daylight Street Violence Sees Knifeman Struck by Vehicle Multiple Times
A violent confrontation erupted in a quiet suburban street in broad daylight, culminating in a knifeman being mowed down by a car in a shocking incident captured on CCTV. The disorder unfolded in a Newark cul-de-sac last July, with three men now sentenced for their roles in the ferocious scenes.
Confrontation Spirals into Vehicle as Weapon
The court heard how 31-year-old Kieran Hogan, who had been smoking at an upstairs window, became embroiled in a row with 18-year-old Mckenzie Warriner after Warriner pulled up to collect a friend. CCTV footage showed Hogan confronting Warriner and his friend in the street while armed with a blade, chasing the pair around a car before resident Ruben Reynolds heard the commotion and emerged from his property.
Upon seeing Hogan's knife, Reynolds ran to a van parked behind his Newark home. Meanwhile, CCTV captured Warriner climbing into his Nissan Juke and accelerating towards Hogan. The impact sent the armed man hurtling to the ground, causing him to drop his weapon in the residential street.
Multiple Attempts to Run Down Armed Man
After re-arming himself, Hogan confronted Warriner again, prompting the driver to attempt running him over for a second time. Hogan managed to leap out of the way but was then almost hit by Reynolds as he appeared on the scene behind the wheel of his van. The court heard Warriner made two further attempts to mow Hogan down, succeeding with one attempt before Hogan was ushered into a property for safety.
Her Honour Judge Tina Dempster described it as "an absolute miracle" that Hogan wasn't more seriously injured, noting "the reality is he could have been killed." She added: "What took place was quite frankly disgraceful. It took place on what appears to be a quiet residential street in broad daylight with the co-accused engaging in behaviour decent people ought not to be subjected to."
Police Response and Sentencing Outcomes
Police, called by a resident, arrived soon after and arrested Hogan who was found hiding in a cupboard. He had suffered bruising and swelling from the collisions and a cut to his face that the court heard was self-inflicted while making threats with the blade. Warriner was arrested after punching Hogan as officers led him to a police car, while Reynolds was arrested after being found in possession of a metal bar.
Following analysis of CCTV evidence, all three were charged and sentenced on Wednesday. Hogan, of Newark, pleaded guilty to affray and possession of a bladed article in a public place. The court heard he had a previous conviction for knife possession and committed these latest offences while subject to a suspended three-month prison sentence for breaching a restraining order. He was jailed for 15 months, with the judge activating the suspended sentence for an overall prison term of 18 months.
Warriner, of Flintham, Newark, pleaded guilty to affray, dangerous driving and assault by beating. The judge said he ought to have driven away but took into account his young age and lack of previous convictions, handing him an 18-month community order with supervision. He must complete 25 rehabilitation activity days and 100 hours of unpaid work, and was disqualified from driving for a year.
Reynolds, 44, of Newark, pleaded guilty to affray. The judge heard he has previous convictions and committed the affray while out of prison on licence, which led to him being recalled to prison following his arrest. He received a custodial sentence of 31 weeks.
Police Condemn Brazen Street Violence
Detective Sergeant Millie Gillett of Nottinghamshire Police's County CID team said: "This brazen street violence shocked those who witnessed it. A knife confrontation quickly spiralled into ferocious scenes where a vehicle was used as a weapon to inflict injury. Thankfully no-one came to any serious harm but this could very easily have been a different story and is a reminder that carrying a knife puts your own life at risk. We are committed to cracking down on violence and knife crime, as there is no place for it on Nottinghamshire's streets."
The incident serves as a stark reminder of how quickly disputes can escalate into life-threatening situations, particularly when weapons are involved in residential areas.
