Retired Police Officer Cleared in E-Bike Collision Case

Tim Bradshaw was found not guilty of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after using his patrol car to stop two men on an e-bike in Bognor Regis.

• Former police officer Tim Bradshaw, 55, was acquitted of charges of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving without due care and attention.
• The incident occurred in November 2022 when Bradshaw used his marked patrol car to make contact with an e-bike carrying Mason McGarry, 17, and Dominic Mizzi, 20, causing them to fall.
• McGarry suffered a broken tibia requiring surgery, while Mizzi sustained minor injuries; both men had extensive criminal records.
• Bradshaw argued the maneuver was a justified tactical decision to stop a pursuit and prevent further risks to public safety, citing prior approval for such actions by superiors.
• The jury deliberated for just 20 minutes before delivering a not guilty verdict, with Bradshaw's supporters emphasizing the split-second decisions officers must make in high-risk situations.

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