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PC on 'challenging journey to recovery' after man, 19, jailed for ramming him off motorbike in stolen car

David Doyle, 19, of Northolt, west London, was sentenced to five-and-a-half years for ramming a Metropolitan Police officer off a motorcycle, leaving him with significant injuries.

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A police officer who was seriously injured when he was rammed off his motorcycle by a man driving a stolen car has revealed he is on a "challenging journey to recovery".聽

David Doyle, 19, of Brick Lane, Northolt, west London, was sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison at Harrow Crown Court on Thursday, the Metropolitan Police said. He was also disqualified from driving for 81 months.

PC Richard Keel was on a marked motorcycle in Camden Street in the capital at around 6.20pm on 17 May when he spotted Doyle driving a stolen car at dangerous speeds.

When PC Keel started a pursuit, police said Doyle reversed towards him at high speed multiple times, hitting him hard on the third attempt and knocking him off his motorcycle.

Doyle then sped off, leaving PC Keel with significant injuries, according to the Met.

David Doyle, 19, of Brick Lane, Northolt, west London, reversed into a police officer on a motorbike while driving a stolen car. Pic: Metropolitan Police
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The car reverses into the motorbike. Pic: Met Police
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The force of the crash causes the motorcycle and rider to fall off the road. Pic: Met Police
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The officer ends up several feet from his motorbike. Pic: Met Police
Image: Pic: Met Police

The stolen vehicle was later found one mile away from where the attack took place.

Doyle was arrested on 23 May and charged the next day with driving offences and causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

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PC Keel, who is based in the Central North Command Unit, said: "Although I'm on a challenging journey to recovery, I'm pleased that Doyle has been brought to justice for the attack.

Undated handout photo issued by Metropolitan Police of David Doyle who was sentenced to five-and-a-half years and disqualified from driving for 81 months at Harrow Crown Court on Thursday, after he rammed a policeman off his motorbike in a stolen car. Pc Richard Keel was on a marked motorcycle in Camden Street in the capital at around 6.20pm on May 17 when he spotted Doyle driving a stolen car at dangerous speeds. Police said Pc Keel started a pursuit, only for Doyle to reverse towards him multi
Image: Doyle was sentenced to five-and-a-half years. Pic: PA

"This incident is a reminder of the dangers we face as we strive to keep communities and Londoners safe," he said.

"I would like to thank the members of the public that helped me that day and my colleagues who have been extremely supportive during this difficult time."

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Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said: "Every day, 18 of our officers are assaulted in the line of duty protecting the public. Two are seriously injured each week.

"I am constantly humbled by the selfless and brave commitment of the men and women of the Met who put their lives on the line to keep Londoners safe.

"That's exactly what PC Keel did and I am pleased we were able to bring his attacker swiftly to justice."