This is the scene of devastation after a drug dealer wedged his Honda into a trolley bay at a Banbury Morrison’s - in a botched bid to get away from police.

Asim Akram, 37, had an estimated £4,000-worth of heroin and crack cocaine in the car, together with hundreds of pounds in cash.

He was jailed for five and a half years at Oxford Crown Court this week after he admitted dealing class A drugs. It was his fourth conviction for supplying hard drugs.

His passenger in the car, Ibrar Hussain, 41, received three years and four months. You can read the full report from court here.

 

Drugs found in Asim Akrams Honda Picture: TVP

Drugs found in Asim Akram's Honda Picture: TVP

 

Drugs were found in the Honda Picture: TVP

Reacting to the sentence, PC Torran O’Dowda of Thames Valley Police said: “I am pleased that the court have passed appropriate prison sentences to these two drug dealers.

“They came into Banbury from outside the Thames Valley to sell their drugs in our communities, and Thames Valley Police will never tolerate such criminal activity.

“Through our Stronghold campaign, we remain committed to working to pursue, disrupt and dismantle County Drug Lines and criminal groups involved in drugs supply, making the Thames Valley a hostile place for dealers.

“Dealers often target the most vulnerable in our communities, and the fact that these two will now serve lengthy prison sentences should send a stern message to others seeking to profit from such activities that we will catch you and put you before the courts.”

 

Asim Akrim crashed his Honda into a trolley parking bay in Morrisons, Banbury Picture: TVP

Asim Akrim crashed his Honda into a trolley parking bay in Morrison's, Banbury Picture: TVP

 

The crashed Honda in Morrison's car park Picture: TVP