January 31st 2024.
It was a typical evening for Colin and Claire Winters as they strolled home from a delicious dinner in Oldham, Greater Manchester. However, their peaceful walk took a terrifying turn when they noticed a young man, Joshua Bunn, stumbling across the nearby car park. It was clear to them that he was heavily intoxicated and not fit to drive.
Concerned for the safety of others, Mr. Winters approached Bunn and advised him not to get behind the wheel. Little did they know, this simple warning would lead to a horrific and life-changing event. As they watched in disbelief, Bunn stumbled to his car and drove off recklessly.
The couple could never have predicted what happened next. Bunn, in a state of drunkenness, crashed into Mr. Winters from behind, sending him flying to the ground. He then reversed aggressively, mounted the kerb, and headed straight for the couple. Mrs. Winters, who was changing her shoes at the time, was hit with great force and thrown through a small gap in the wall of the car park.
It was a miracle that she wasn't seriously injured or killed. Her husband, who is a trainee doctor, also escaped with only minor injuries. Bunn, showing no remorse, fled the scene at high speed. However, he was later arrested and charged for his actions.
The court heard how Bunn had the audacity to try and cover up his crime by getting his car repaired. He initially claimed to have been attacked by Mr. Winters and blacked out, with no recollection of what happened. However, CCTV footage and witness testimonies proved otherwise.
In her victim impact statement, Mrs. Winters expressed how the attack had left her terrified. She vividly remembers thinking that she was going to die as the car reversed towards her. The court also learned that Bunn had a previous conviction for drink-driving, which showed a pattern of dangerous behavior.
Bunn's defense argued that he had a troubled childhood and suffered from anxiety and depression. However, this did not excuse his actions. The judge, Recorder Nathan Moxon, noted that Mrs. Winters was lucky to have escaped with minor injuries and that the outcome could have been much worse.
Addressing Bunn, Recorder Moxon stated that his actions were fueled by anger towards Mr. Winters, who was simply trying to protect the public. Bunn was sentenced to four years and seven months in prison for actual bodily harm, dangerous driving, and attempted grievous bodily harm. He was also banned from driving for five years, with two years to be served after his release.
In a separate incident, a 23-year-old woman was found guilty of murdering her fiancé by running him over with her car and dragging him 500 feet down the road. These dangerous and reckless actions behind the wheel serve as a reminder of the devastating consequences of drink-driving. Bunn will have to live with the guilt and consequences of his actions for the rest of his life.
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