Road Rage Killer Jailed for Life After Chasing and Ramming E-Biker

A driver who chased down an e-bike rider before ramming him off the road in a fatal late-night pursuit has been jailed for life.

Abdirahman Ibrahim, 21, was convicted of murder earlier this year after deliberately crashing into 22-year-old Liam Jones on Moat Lane, Sheldon, on 1 August 2023. He was sentenced today at Birmingham Crown Court to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 22 years, reduced to 20-and-a-half to reflect time spent on remand.

The court heard how Ibrahim became enraged after seeing Liam and a friend “showboating” on electric bikes along Coventry Road shortly after 11:30pm. He turned his Seat Leon around at a roundabout and began tailing them through local streets.

Liam attempted to escape, even riding the wrong way down a one-way street, but Ibrahim pursued him relentlessly before ramming into the rear wheel of his bike twice. The second impact sent Liam crashing into a concrete bollard, causing fatal chest and abdominal injuries.

Ibrahim then drove over the wrecked e-bike, made a U-turn and fled the scene without stopping. He later parked up in Sparkbrook while his brother and passenger, Abdullahi Ibrahim, called for a taxi. The pair then stopped at a shop on Coventry Road before splitting up.

Police tracked the vehicle to Hingeston Street near the Jewellery Quarter and arrested both men shortly after. During the investigation, Ibrahim lied about his involvement and only later admitted manslaughter — a plea rejected by prosecutors, who proceeded with a murder charge.

Judge Paul Farrer KC told Ibrahim: “You pursued Mr Jones and his friend in a determined and deliberate way. You used your car as a weapon.”

He added: “Your actions in the immediate aftermath were governed by a selfish desire to escape and involved no care for Mr Jones.”

Liam’s sister Kelly described him as “the spark of our family”, saying: “Our lives have been shattered. Liam was just 22 — he should have been living his life, carefree and making memories.”

Abdullahi Ibrahim, 22, pleaded guilty to assisting an offender and was sentenced to two years and 10 months. He had helped dispose of the vehicle and tried to cover up the crime.

Access to the Law: Understanding the Sentence

In cases of murder, a life sentence is mandatory under UK law. Judges set a minimum term — in this case, 22 years — that must be served before the offender can apply for parole. Even if released, the offender remains on licence for life and can be recalled to prison at any time if they breach conditions or pose a risk to the public.