Tidworth soldier admits driving his car into a group of pedestrians

He'll be sentenced next month

Author: Jack DeeryPublished 22nd Apr 2022

A serving soldier from Tidworth has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and two counts of causing grievous bodily harm - after driving a car at a group of pedestrians in Salisbury.

Cameron Bailey admitted that he drove his vehicle into a group of young people, leaving two teenagers requiring hospital treatment.

The 25 year old was seen mounting the pavement in his blue Skoda Octavia on the evening of March 27th.

The incident happened on Fisherton Street in Salisbury

He was arrested following the incident.

Detective Constable Luke Taylor said:

“Cameron Bailey deliberately drove his car at a group of young people - showing callous disregard for the consequences of his actions.

His actions that evening could easily have resulted in the death or serious injury of numerous people - as it was, two teenagers were struck and required hospital treatment for their injuries.

“To make matters worse, Bailey failed to stop at the scene. This was a truly shocking incident and I am pleased to see him finally accept responsibility for what he did.”

Bailey has been remanded in custody ahead of sentencing on 27th May.

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