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Doofy · Sep 4, 2007, 05:15 AM

...is issued a fine for denting it.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/liv...n_page_id=1770

When a pedestrian was hit by a police car which mounted the pavement, it was obvious who was going to come off worse.

After suffering a broken foot in the collision, however, Daniel Horne thought all the damage had been done.

Until he received an £80 fine - for denting the vehicle.

Yesterday the 28-year-old businessman told of his shock at being penalised for being hit by the marked car.

Mr Horne had been walking home in June when the marked police car mounted the pavement and crushed his foot under the wheel.

An apologetic officer then took him to hospital where he spent three hours being treated for his damaged foot.

Mr Horne, who runs his own courier firm, was injured on his way home from a night out with friends.

A flat tyre meant he and his friends were forced to pull over and leave the vehicle's warning lights flashing as they walked along a quiet village road seeking assistance.

Mr Horne recalled: "Apparently somebody saw us and thought we were dumping the car and they rang the police.

"I was just walking along the pavement and heard the police car siren coming behind us.

"The next thing I knew was that the police car came onto the pavement to stop us.

"The car hit my right leg and I fell over - with my foot being crushed under the front wheel of the patrol car.

"It was agony and my foot was in a hell of a state. We explained to the police that we were innocent and they quickly found out we were telling the truth."

The police driver took Daniel to hospital for treatment to his foot after the accident at Beddau, near Pontypridd, South Wales and waited with him.

"The copper was very helpful and was there with me for about three hours while the doctors examined me," Mr Horne said.

"My metatarsal was completely crushed and I was put in a cast.

"He gave me a lift back but then told me: 'Sorry but I've got to do this to cover myself.'

"I was amazed when he issued me with the £80 fixed penalty notice.

"I was speechless when he wrote out that I ran into a police vehicle causing a dent.

"It is just crazy. I was just innocently walking down the road when the car swerved in front of me to arrest us in a complete mistake.

"I just can't believe that anyone would honestly think that you would run into a police car."

The fine ticket reads: "You ran into the n/s [near side] front wing of a marked police vehicle causing a dent."

Mr Horne, of Llanharry, South Wales, added: "It is a complete joke - who the hell would run into a police car made out of solid metal?

"I was in agony with my foot broken in bits and I end up being fined for my body damaging the police car.

"The doctors told me my foot is still in a terrible state. I will have a special A-cast on for another six weeks."

He has been unable to work since the accident - and is planning to sue police over his injury.

Daniel said: "There is no way I'm going to pay the fixed penalty fine. I've spoken to my solicitor and I'm going to fight it all the way."

A South Wales Police spokeswoman said: "A fixed penalty was issued for criminal damage.

"We have received a complaint from Mr Horne and are looking into it."

Bizarre.

- - e r i k - - · Sep 4, 2007, 05:22 AM

What the frickin' hell?

richwig83 · Sep 4, 2007, 05:24 AM

What a james blunt!!

JonoMarshall · Sep 4, 2007, 05:31 AM

This morning's Metro mentioned the policeman passing him the ticket when giving him a lift back saying something along the lines of "sorry, I've got to cover my back". Heh.

Graviton · Sep 4, 2007, 05:50 AM

Wow! A Daily Mail article that didn't blame immigrants for something.

Doofy · Sep 4, 2007, 05:57 AM

Originally Posted by Graviton

Wow! A Daily Mail article that didn't blame immigrants for something.

You're not overly familiar with the Daily Mail, are you? If you were, you'd notice that this thing about the Mail blaming immigrants for everything is largely a fantasy so the person involved can shoot the messenger instead of arguing the point.

Kevin · Sep 4, 2007, 06:02 AM

Originally Posted by Doofy

You're not overly familiar with the Daily Mail, are you? If you were, you'd notice that this thing about the Mail blaming immigrants for everything is largely a fantasy so the person involved can shoot the messenger instead of arguing the point.

Seems like a growing trend in here

Eug · Sep 4, 2007, 09:58 AM

Some guy in the US a while back got a fine because his dog was barking all night and disturbing the neighbours.

The dog was barking because a burglar had broken in and tied the guy up in the basement.

In fairness, the original cop who found the guy didn't issue the ticket. It was a different cop who was responding to complaints from neighbours, and didn't know the circumstances.

Mastrap · Sep 4, 2007, 12:54 PM

It's a Daily Mail article. Enough said.
Some idiocy of the above kind happens somewhere, anywhere and it's front page.

Doofy · Sep 4, 2007, 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by Mastrap

It's a Daily Mail article. Enough said.

:yawn:

Graviton · Sep 4, 2007, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by Doofy

You're not overly familiar with the Daily Mail, are you?

Unfortunately for me, I am

If you were, you'd notice that this thing about the Mail blaming immigrants for everything is largely a fantasy so the person involved can shoot the messenger instead of arguing the point.

Oh I'm not having a go at you or criticising the article. The fine is ridiculous. I'm just taking the opportunity to slight the Mail, not you. If it were Heat magazine it would be a comment about 'Celebrity wobbly bits'.

turtle777 · Sep 4, 2007, 01:26 PM

Really bizarre.

-t

Mastrap · Sep 4, 2007, 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by Doofy

:yawn:

Oh come on. Were it The Guardian covering a tree knitting convention I would have reacted similarly. The Mail the most agenda-laden paper in the history of newspaper. The self proclaimed voice of outraged Middle England.

Yours disgustedly,
Samuel Pickerton.
Colonel (rtd)

Doofy · Sep 4, 2007, 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by Graviton

I'm just taking the opportunity to slight the Mail.

But slighting it with blatant untruths makes you look a bit silly. I mean, if anyone were to actually go look at their site and run through the stories, counting the number of times they mention immigrants, you'd look like a fantasist mental case.

Just sayin'.

Graviton · Sep 4, 2007, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by Mastrap

The Guardian covering a tree knitting convention

Graviton · 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by Doofy

But slighting it with blatant untruths makes you look a bit silly. I mean, if anyone were to actually go look at their site and run through the stories, counting the number of times they mention immigrants, you'd look like a fantasist mental case.

Just sayin'.

Don't worry about me my old son. There's nothing wrong with looking, or indeed being, silly.

I wouldn't be surprised if this reporter gets sacked from the Mail for not meeting his Immigrant story quota. No doubt Doris Whitepower from the village of Green Englandsville will be writing a letter of complaint.

Doofy · Sep 4, 2007, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by Graviton

Don't worry about me my old son. There's nothing wrong with looking, or indeed being, silly.

I actually meant to say "a bit of a tw@t", but was being polite.

But you're prolly OK with that too.

SpencerLavery · Sep 4, 2007, 02:03 PM

Bloody immigrants.

Graviton · Sep 4, 2007, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by Doofy

I actually meant to say "a bit of a tw@t", but was being polite.

But you're prolly OK with that too.

I'm OK with whatever you want to call me.

I have to respect someone before I become concerned about what they think of me.

Doofy · Sep 4, 2007, 02:26 PM

Originally Posted by Graviton

I'm OK with whatever you want to call me.

Calling you something and saying that what you're doing makes you look like something are two different things. You know that, right?

Graviton · Sep 4, 2007, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by Doofy

Calling you something and saying that what you're doing makes you look like something are two different things. You know that, right?

Yes. One can be an attempt at an insult, the other can be a veiled attempt at an insult.

The amount of respect accorded remains the same.

Laminar · Sep 4, 2007, 02:32 PM

Originally Posted by Doofy

Calling you something and saying that what you're doing makes you look like something are two different things. You know that, right?

I doubt he cares either way.

Doofy · Sep 4, 2007, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by Graviton

Yes. One can be an attempt at an insult, the other can be a veiled attempt at an insult.

You're a lost cause.

Except for the Sabbath sig.

Graviton · Sep 4, 2007, 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by Doofy

You're a lost cause.

zro · Sep 4, 2007, 03:42 PM

WTF does "mounted the pavement" mean? That he drove onto the sidewalk?

turtle777 · Sep 4, 2007, 03:45 PM

Originally Posted by zro

WTF does "mounted the pavement" mean? That he drove onto the sidewalk?

That's what I figured it would mean. LOL @ the British.

-t

Laminar · Sep 4, 2007, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by zro

WTF does "mounted the pavement" mean?

That comes right after the foreplay.

riley46 · Sep 6, 2007, 03:31 AM

"He gave me a lift back but then told me: 'Sorry but I've got to do this to cover myself.'

It makes me wonder why he do it. Is he avoiding humiliation from among his peers?

Well, I don't know what to say.

riley46 · 03:51 AM

this is a repost from above. sorry.