Driver guilty of murder after reversing over man twice in Birmingham city centre
He is due to be sentenced on November 20
A driver who reversed over a man twice in Birmingham city centre before fleeing the scene has been convicted of murder.
Momodou Johm was found guilty of killing 27-year-old Adisu Chala following an incident in Mott Street in the early hours of April 20.
Mr Chala had been out with friends when a white BMW clipped his leg as he walked along the road.
He followed the vehicle for a short distance and banged his hands on the driver's side door.
Johm then reversed the BMW, knocking Mr Chala to the ground, before driving forward and reversing over him for a second time.
He then drove away, leaving Mr Chala seriously injured in the road.
Emergency services were called at 12.41am, with police arriving three minutes later to find Mr Chala unresponsive.
Despite the efforts of paramedics and medics, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The BMW was found abandoned nearby and recovered the following day.
Detectives examined CCTV footage and spoke to witnesses as they pieced together the circumstances surrounding Mr Chala's death.
Forensic examination of the vehicle also uncovered a fingerprint matching Johm.
Johm, of Lodge Causeway, Bristol, was convicted of murder at Birmingham Crown Court on Friday.
He is due to be sentenced on November 20.
Detective Inspector Nigel Box, from West Midlands Police's homicide team, said: "This case saw a car being used as a weapon, a weapon which inflicted such serious injuries that the victim sadly died.
"The man who drove that car and inflicted those injuries has rightly been convicted of murder and we hope that this brings some comfort to Mr Chala's loved ones."
In a tribute released shortly after his death, Mr Chala's family described him as a kind and respectful man who was deeply loved.
They said: "Adisu was the youngest member of our family, deeply loved and cherished by all of us.
"He will be remembered for his generosity, warmth, sense of humour, dedication, and for the way he cared for those around him.
"His absence leaves a profound void that cannot be filled."