Birmingham Driver Receives 11-Year Sentence for Deliberate Nightclub Car Attack
A Birmingham driver has been sentenced to more than 11 years in prison after deliberately running over pedestrians outside a city centre nightclub, leaving one victim with life-changing injuries. The shocking incident occurred on October 4, 2024, following a dispute inside the Tunnel Club.
Violent Escalation Outside Nightclub
The confrontation began when a group of men were ejected from the Tunnel Club after an argument with another patron. Once outside, the group became aggressive with security staff and attempted to force their way back into the establishment. All individuals involved were seen kicking and punching at the club doors before being repeatedly told to leave the premises.
The group then retreated to a grey Mercedes SUV driven by Mohammed Suffi, aged 22. They waited in the vehicle for the man they had argued with earlier. As the club began to empty, the men exited the Mercedes and approached their target, leading to a physical altercation in the street.
Deliberate Use of Vehicle as Weapon
Suffi then ran to nearby Water Street and entered the driver's seat of the Mercedes. He deliberately drove the vehicle toward people who had left the club and were standing in the road. While most managed to jump out of the way, several individuals were struck by the car, though none sustained serious injuries in this initial attack.
Undeterred, Suffi drove around the block and returned to the club area seeking further confrontation. During this second pass, his friend Mustafa Gohari exited the vehicle and punched someone in the street, sparking additional fighting. Another associate, Daanyal Hussain, briefly joined the violence before returning to the car.
Life-Changing Injuries Inflicted
The situation escalated dramatically when Suffi reversed the Mercedes as Gohari and a victim grappled in the middle of the road. With the two men approximately one car length in front of the vehicle, Suffi accelerated rapidly and drove directly at the victim with clear intent to strike him.
As the victim fell to the ground, Suffi made no attempt to stop. Instead, he continued forward, driving over the victim with both sets of wheels. He also drove over his friend Gohari, who was positioned toward the nearside of the vehicle. Remarkably, no fatal injuries occurred despite Suffi's clear intention to cause serious harm.
Continued Dangerous Driving
After this attack, Suffi drove to the top of the road, turned his car around, and headed back toward the club. With people still in the roadway, he drove directly at them, forcing individuals to leap out of the way to avoid being struck.
As members of the public pulled the injured victim onto the pavement for safety, Suffi veered toward another man standing in the road. He struck this individual with the vehicle, causing him to fall to the ground, though fortunately this second victim was not seriously injured and managed to get up afterward.
Severe Consequences for Victim
The primary victim suffered multiple fractures in the attack and later told police he experienced terrible pain and feared he would die during the incident. His injuries have been confirmed as life-changing, requiring ongoing adaptation and recovery.
Police Investigation and Sentencing
Police located the Mercedes in Oldbury the following day. Through comprehensive investigation using CCTV footage, mobile phone evidence, and witness statements, authorities identified Suffi as the driver and three other men as accomplices in the violence.
Suffi initially fled the country but was arrested in June 2025. At Birmingham Crown Court last December, he was found guilty of wounding. He had previously pleaded guilty to affray and dangerous driving at an earlier hearing.
Three accomplices—Armaan Abid, 23, of Bayswater Road; Daanyal Hussain, 21, of Geraldine Road; and Mustafa Gohari, 21, of Broad Road—all admitted affray charges. All four men were sentenced on February 27, 2026.
The three accomplices each received 11-month prison sentences, suspended for 18 months. Mohammed Suffi was sentenced to 11 years and six months in prison and banned from driving for more than 10 years. He must serve two-thirds of his sentence before being considered for release.
Police Response to Shocking Violence
Detective Inspector Michelle Cordell from the Major Crime Unit commented on the case, stating: "This was appalling violence by four men intent on retribution. In Suffi's case, the use of a car as a weapon could easily have resulted in people being killed and it is by pure luck that they weren't. Suffi clearly had no regard for others and in that moment, was determined to inflict serious harm. His sentence today delivers justice and my thoughts remain with the victim and his loved ones, as he continues to adapt and rebuild his life."
The case highlights the severe consequences of using vehicles as weapons and the determined police work that brought those responsible to justice following this disturbing incident of nightclub violence in Birmingham city centre.
