Dashcam Shows Moment Police Car Is Attacked With Bricks

 On the evening of Tuesday, February 2, police officers in Kirkby were involved in a serious incident that led to the arrest and imprisonment of two dangerous individuals. The events unfolded on Cherryfield Lane when a Volvo estate vehicle initially stopped for a traffic patrol. However, what began as a routine stop quickly escalated into a violent confrontation.

As the vehicle came to a halt, the driver and front-seat passenger suddenly exited the car and began hurling bricks at the police patrol vehicle. The attack caused significant damage to the windscreen and resulted in shards of glass showering the officer inside, putting their safety at serious risk. The violent outburst appeared to be a calculated attempt to avoid arrest.

Following the attack, the suspects jumped back into the Volvo and sped away from the scene. A high-speed pursuit ensued, with police vehicles following the fleeing car through various streets around Kirkby. However, despite officers' efforts, the suspects managed to evade capture by making their way onto the M57 motorway, where they were eventually lost from sight.

In the aftermath, Merseyside Police launched a major investigation into the incident. Officers from Sefton CID worked closely with the Matrix Serious and Organised Crime Unit and the Roads Policing Unit to identify the individuals responsible. After extensive enquiries, two men were identified as suspects: 33-year-old Carl Foley and 22-year-old Karl Waring. Both were found to have no fixed address.

The pair were arrested in the days following the incident. Upon investigation, it emerged that Karl Waring was also involved in separate drug offences. He was charged with possession with intent to supply cannabis, in addition to being charged with affray in connection to the brick-throwing incident. Carl Foley faced charges of affray, dangerous driving, and driving while disqualified.

Both men were remanded in custody ahead of their court appearances. After entering guilty pleas to the charges brought against them, they were sentenced at court to significant prison terms. Karl Waring received a total sentence of five years and six months for his involvement in the violent confrontation and his drug-related offences. Carl Foley, meanwhile, was handed a prison term of two years and nine months for his part in the attack and his dangerous driving offences.

The sentencing was welcomed by Merseyside Police, particularly by Inspector Mike McFall of the Matrix Serious and Organised Crime Roads Policing Unit. Speaking after the court case, Inspector McFall emphasized the serious danger posed by the actions of both men.

“These two dangerous offenders believed they could use violence to escape the law,” he said. “By throwing bricks at a police vehicle and endangering the lives of officers and other road users, they showed a complete lack of concern for public safety. Thankfully, no officers were seriously injured in this attack.”

Inspector McFall also highlighted that the aggressive actions of the suspects did not help them evade justice. Instead, it led to greater scrutiny and a dedicated investigation by specialist teams. “Unfortunately for Waring and Foley,” he added, “their reckless behaviour only served to raise their profile as serious risks to the public. That decision resulted in their identification, arrest, and ultimately, substantial prison sentences.”

This case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers officers can face while on duty, and the importance of swift justice for those who threaten public safety. Merseyside Police remain committed to taking robust action against anyone who uses violence to evade the law or put others at risk on the roads.