Overview
- Birmingham Crown Court sentenced 23-year-old Mohammed Suffi to 11½ years in prison and banned him from driving for 10 years and seven months for wounding with intent.
- CCTV showed Suffi driving his Mercedes into revellers during a Freshers Week night outside the Tunnel Club, running over DJ Caliston Calistus.
- Calistus suffered life‑changing injuries including multiple fractures and collapsed lungs, with ongoing recovery detailed in a victim impact statement.
- Prosecutors and the judge said Suffi acted out of retribution after his group lost a fight, making repeated passes at pedestrians and using the vehicle as a weapon.
- After the attack he dumped the damaged SUV and flew to Dubai before his later arrest; three associates admitted affray and received suspended 11‑month sentences with community orders.