Driver Mows Down Teen on E-Bike, Then Steals It!
John Gant sparked outrage after he deliberately swerved into a teenage rider on an electric bike in Ladybrook Lane, Mansfield. The impact sent the teen crashing to the ground, fracturing his ankle.
Shocking Getaway Moves
Not stopping there, Gant grabbed the injured teen’s e-bike, threw it into his van, and sped off. Moments later, he phoned police, oddly confessing he had “knocked” someone off an e-bike—believing them to be involved in the theft of his son’s motorbike.
Police Step In & Court Ruling
- The teen reported the attack to police.
- Officers quickly arrested Gant at his Brick Kiln Lane home.
- At nottingham/" title="Nottingham" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Nottingham Crown Court, prosecutors confirmed no evidence linked the victim to his son’s stolen motorbike.
Jail Time & Driving Ban
Gant, 39, pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving for the September 2022 incident. On April 4, 2024, he was sentenced to 21 months behind bars and slapped with a two-year driving ban.
The judge also slapped Gant with a five-year restraining order banning any contact with the victim—directly or through others.
