What happened in Wolverhampton on July 2?

A man was intentionally hit twice by a car and then robbed of his gold chain by a couple.

Who is Melvin Winters and what was he convicted of?

Melvin Winters, 46, was convicted of attempted murder and robbery for using his car as a weapon and his girlfriend stealing the victim's jewelry.

When will Melvin Winters and Josie James be sentenced?

Melvin Winters and Josie James are scheduled to be sentenced on February 10.

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Car Ramming Attack: Couple Convicted of Attempted Murder

24 Dec

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Summary

Man convicted of attempted murder after using car as a weapon.
Victim was hit twice by a car and then robbed of a gold chain.
Couple arrested three days after the July 2 attack in Wolverhampton.

Car Ramming Attack: Couple Convicted of Attempted Murder

In Wolverhampton, a man has been convicted of attempted murder for using his car as a weapon. Melvin Winters, 46, deliberately struck a 42-year-old man twice with his Vauxhall Insignia. The incident took place on Pope Road in The Scotlands on July 2.

Following the collisions, which left the victim seriously injured on the ground, Winters' girlfriend, Josie James, 32, exited the vehicle. She proceeded to steal a gold chain from the incapacitated victim before both perpetrators fled the scene. The victim sustained severe injuries to his legs, ribs, and shoulder.

Officers quickly identified and apprehended the couple three days after the attack. Despite their initial denials, both were convicted of robbery on December 18. Winters additionally faced and was convicted of attempted murder during a trial at Wolverhampton Crown Court. Sentencing for both is scheduled for February 10.