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Drug Dealer Jailed 14 Years for Pointing Gun at Officer
6 Mar
Summary
- Dealer jailed for 14 years after aiming loaded gun at officer.
- PC Clayton feared for his life while facing armed dealer.
- Conway's prior convictions include assaults on emergency workers.
Jay Conway, 33, received a 14-year prison sentence for aiming a loaded 9mm pistol at a police officer during a pursuit in Salford. The incident unfolded on May 20, 2025, when undercover officers observed Conway distributing drugs in Albert Park. After evading initial capture and discarding his electric bike, Conway was seen with a firearm during a chase involving PC Dan Clayton.
Conway refused to stop for PC Clayton, dropping Class A drugs as he was apprehended. As Conway fled again, PC Clayton deployed a Taser, causing Conway to fall. However, Conway then pointed the loaded firearm directly at the officer, who feared for his life. Conway dropped the weapon and was arrested the following day.
Conway admitted to possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, drug supply, and assaulting an emergency worker. He was on license for a prior drug-supplying conviction. The defense cited Conway's history of attacks and mental health struggles, including PTSD and ADHD, as contributing factors. The judge emphasized Conway's maturity and stated the firearms offense marked a significant escalation in his violent offending.
