Driver jailed after hitting grandfather in Moss Side

Friday, 17 August 2018 16:00

A driver who struck down a grandfather as he went to buy food for a family party has been jailed.　

Khalyl Mattis, 22, of Lynton Drive, Burnage has been jailed at Manchester Crown Square after being found guilty of a number of driving offences　　

At around 6.15pm on 1 October 2017, officers out on patrol in Moss Side attempted to stop a black VW Golf with Mattis at the wheel on Caythorpe Street.

Instead of following the officers’ directions, Mattis sped up in an attempt to lose the patrol car.

He then struck 79-year-old Fuad Ghalib while fleeing from pursuing officers. 　

Mr Ghalib was taken to hospital where he was treated for life-changing injuries.

Mattis has been jailed for four years and banned from driving for five years. 　

Police Sergeant Lee Westhead of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Mattis showed no remorse as he tried every dishonest trick in the book in an attempt to avoid the consequences of his abhorrent behaviour. 　

“He woefully underestimated the investigation that ultimately uncovered his lies and proved that he was the person responsible for Mr Ghalib’s horrendous injuries.　

“Mattis is a cowardly individual who was clearly terrified of us catching up with him and I hope today’s sentence sends the clear message to those driving dangerously on our streets. My team and others like them will relentlessly investigate dangerous drivers in the pursuit of justice.　

“Finally, and most importantly, I would like to pay tribute to Mr Ghalib and his family who have had their lives turned upside down by the events of that day. Their bravery, patience and compassion have been remarkable. I hope they can now put this part of the ordeal behind them and focus on their lives as a family.” 　

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