18-year-old sentenced to five months in prison for hitting police officer with motorcycle in Colonia

A young man in Colonia, Uruguay, has been sentenced to five months in prison, to be served under a probation regime, after intentionally ramming a police officer with his motorcycle. The incident took place during a routine patrol in the city of Rosario.

According to the departmental police headquarters, officers observed two motorcycles operating without lights and their riders not wearing helmets. When the riders noticed the police presence, they attempted to flee. However, one of the motorcycles experienced a mechanical failure and stopped, allowing officers to approach.

At this point, the 18-year-old driver restarted his motorcycle and deliberately struck one of the officers. His passenger also fell to the ground as a result. Police sources confirmed that both officers involved sustained no serious injuries.

The individual was apprehended at the scene and subsequently handed over to the judicial authorities. Following a hearing, he was convicted of aggravated contempt of authority and personal injury. The sentence mandates that he serve his five-month term under a probation arrangement.