Dash cam footage shows the harrowing seconds before a police officer is mowed down by a runaway Mini driver.
The officer, PC Chris Burnham, was left critically injured after the incident and was in an induced coma for days.
The reckless driver, 37-year-old Tekle Lennox, was being pursued by police after being wanted over a domestic robbery.
Footage shows Lennox failing to stop at a roundabout in Coventry, before speeding off and veering right around the island.
PC Burnham, who has worked for the force for 25 years, was then struck and thrown onto the bonnet of the Mini.
The dad-of-one suffered a shattered knee and serious injuries after his head shattered the windscreen.
The 48-year-old officer was in hospital for a month, and is still recovering from the physical and psychological consequences of the collision.
Speaking just before Christmas, PC Burnham said he’ll be 'forever grateful' to colleagues and medical staff who helped him.
Lennox was banned from the roads in 2017 due to dangerous driving, and again the next year for driving while disqualified.
He was initially charged with attempted murder, but later admitted wounding with intent to resist arrest.
Lennox, of no fixed address, was jailed at Warwick Justice Centre for seven years and four months.
Investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Phil Caldwell, said: “The officers activated their patrol car’s blue lights and indicated for the driver to stop. Lennox, knowing he was wanted and banned from driving, made off and struck PC Burnham as he ran around the island to try and stop him escaping.
“The impact lifted the PC off his feet and he was carried on the bonnet for three seconds. We estimated Lennox was travelling at around 21mph when he struck PC Burnham.
“The officer suffered a very serious head injury and a shattered knee…we could easily have been looking at a murder enquiry."
Coventry Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Mike O’Hara, said: “Policing is like a close family and the injury Chris suffered had a real impact on all of us in Coventry. There are many officers and staff in regular contact with Chris and his family and we continue to do all we can to ensure he has the best support possible.
“Policing is a hugely rewarding job, helping people in need and striving to make people’s lives better. But there are highs and lows and it remains a difficult and dangerous job.
“Chris has served the people of Coventry brilliantly over many years and I really hope that we will see him patrolling his patch in Foleshill soon."
