R v Ali Balhad

October 7, 2026

Kevin Jones has been instructed by Zoe Nightingale of WMB Law, to represent Ali Balhad, who is accused of several offences over three separate incidents between 16th and 18th September. One of these offences involved assaulting a bus driver, stealing his vehicle and subsequently crashing into a number of parked cars.

Balhad faces a total of 10 charges. He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Shrewsbury Crown Court on Monday 19th October for a plea and trial preparation hearing.

The case attracted significant media attention and was reported by the BBC and ITV, as well as Birmingham Live.