A 44-year-old man from Birmingham has been charged with a series of serious offences following an incident in Stafford where cocaine was allegedly discovered in a vehicle and two police carriers sustained damage.
Incident Details and Police Response
Staffordshire Police officers initiated the operation in the early hours of Monday, January 26, after they began following a car in the Stafford area. According to police reports, the situation escalated during the pursuit, resulting in damage to two police vehicles.
Charges Brought Against the Defendant
The defendant, identified as Anjid Khan of Birmingham, faces multiple charges in connection with the alleged offences. A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police provided a detailed breakdown of the charges, which include:
- Possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of class A – cocaine
- Driving a motor vehicle dangerously
- Failing to provide a specimen for analysis
- Driving while disqualified
- Failing to stop when required by a constable
- Criminal damage to a property valued under £5,000
The charges stem from the discovery of cocaine in a car and the subsequent damage inflicted upon police carriers during the incident.
Court Appearance Scheduled
Anjid Khan is scheduled to appear at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre to face these charges. The court appearance marks the next step in the legal proceedings following the police investigation into the events that unfolded in Stafford.
Staffordshire Police have emphasised the seriousness of the allegations, particularly highlighting the drug-related charge and the criminal damage to police property. The force continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident as the case progresses through the judicial system.
