Father-of-five drove off after crash

A father-of-five who crashed into a car and then drove off later told police he panicked, a court heard.
Burnley Magistrates' CourtBurnley Magistrates' Court
Burnley Magistrates' Court

Burnley magistrates were told how shopkeeper Munasif Ali (39) ran into the back of a vehicle in the incident on Colne Road, in the town.

He claimed in court a passenger in the car he hit had been aggressive and that was why he left.

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Ali, of Halifax Road, Brierfield, admitted failing to shop after an accident, last November 22nd.

He was given five points on his licence and was told to pay a total of £248 in fines, victim surcharge and costs.

Miss Catherine Fell, defending, told the hearing a passenger got out of the other vehicle and was “quite aggressive, quite threatening”.

The solicitor said Ali went to get his sister.

She continued: “There was no reason for him to run. He says he was just concerned about this guy.

“It was because of the demeanour of the passenger in the vehicle.”