A 19-year-old man has been jailed for a decade after he hit a pedestrian with his car in Stoke-on-Trent.

Brwa Abdulla, from Shelton, was sentenced to ten years in prison at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on Tuesday (5 May).

He previously admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving and was found guilty of Section 18 – wounding with intent.

Detective Constable Spencer Arnold, of CID north, said: "This was a targeted attack which left the victim with serious injuries.

"As well as being jailed for a decade, Abdulla has also been disqualified from driving for almost 12 years.

"I am glad he has received a significant custodial sentence for his reckless and dangerous actions."

Staffordshire Police explained that Abdulla was sitting in his blue BMW on College Road, Shelton at around 6.30pm on 4 August last year.

When he saw the victim, a teenage boy, Adbulla drove his car "at speed", colliding with the victim at the junction with Beresford Road.

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The victim suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital.

Abdulla drove away but went back to the scene later that day and was arrested after presenting himself to officers.