A man from Trowbridge who admitted that he ‘intentionally’ drove his car into pedestrians in ‘retaliation’ has seen his sentencing hearing moved to next month.
Braden Lynam, 22, of Woodborough Close, appeared at Winchester Crown Court on Wednesday, April 30 having been previously charged with attempted murder.
The 22-year-old admitted inflicting grievous bodily harm (GBH), actual bodily harm (ABH) and causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Lynam was originally due to be sentenced on Friday, July 4, but the court have confirmed that his case has been adjourned to Friday, August 29 at the same court.
The court appearances come after a high-speed crash on South Western Road in Salisbury on Thursday, March 27, at around midday.
A Wiltshire Police spokesperson said Lynam had been involved in a physical altercation with a man aged in his 40s which a woman in her 20s attempted to break up.
The spokesperson said: "Seconds later, Lynam got into his car and drove at high speed toward the pair in an act of retaliation."
The pair were rushed to Salisbury District Hospital, and the male victim has now been left with life-changing injuries.
The female victim was also seriously injured, although her injuries are not believed to be life changing.
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Lynam did not stop at the scene and continued into Churchfields Road where he abandoned his vehicle and evaded police until he was arrested on Monday, March 31.
He made his initial court appearance at Salisbury Magistrates' Court but did not enter pleas, and was then remanded in custody until the latest hearing.
Detective Inspector Eirin Martin, from Wiltshire Police's Criminal Investigation Department, said: "This is a serious incident which has resulted in two people needing hospital treatment after suffering potentially life-changing injuries.
"We believe this was a targeted attack and the victims are known to the driver.
"I would like to thank all the members of the public who assisted with our enquiries by giving witness accounts, sharing CCTV footage and co-operating with officers carrying out address checks.
"Your help allowed our investigation to progress swiftly and it is greatly appreciated."
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