'Unbelievable' CCTV footage shows out-of-control driver smashing into homes before fleeing on foot
Shocking CCTV shows the moment a speeding car caused thousands of pounds of damage after crashing into two gardens in a city suburb.
The out-of-control vehicle was captured in dramatic footage ploughing into the front garden walls in Washwood Heath, Birmingham at around 10.30am on Monday (16/3).
Incredibly, nobody was injured in the horror crash and police are now hunting two men who emerged from the car unscathed and casually walked away from the scene on Burney Lane.
The collision left behind a trail of destruction, including extensive damage to cars parked on driveways, brick walls, metal gates and a wheelie bin.
The home of dad-of-four Tariq Mahmood, 37, was the worst affected by the smash and he returned home from shopping to discover his Toyota Estima and gates badly damaged.
He said: "I was shocked and I'm amazed nobody was badly hurt, they are very lucky.
"I paid around £7,000 for my gates around ten years ago and there's a lot of damage to my Toyota which cost me around £12,000 and was imported from Japan.
"We were out shopping at the time but my neighbours called me and we came straight home.
"My neighbour heard a loud bang and thought the roof had fallen down.
"We're still waiting to hear from the insurance but the damage is many thousands."
West Midlands Police has launched an investigation and are appealing for anyone with information to get in touch. A force spokesperson said: "We are investigating after a car hit a wall at properties in Burney Lane, Washwood Heath, at just before 10.30am on Monday.
"Officers attended and we understand two men from the vehicle had left the scene."
Enquiries are ongoing to establish their identities and anyone with information can contact us on 101 or via Live Chat on our website, quoting log 1465 of 16 March."
