Biker Jailed 22 Months, Banned 35 Months For Injuring Teacher Halifax

On September 4, 2023, Macenna Shaw, a 21-year-old motorcyclist, dangerously mounted the pavement and struck trainee teacher Grace Marriott as she stepped off a bus in Halifax, West Yorkshire. The collision caused Marriott severe injuries, including a punctured lung, three broken ribs, a fractured leg requiring two operations and a metal cage worn for over a year, as well as permanent scarring. CCTV footage showed Shaw speeding without a helmet, riding a Benelli motorcycle lacking a number plate, and attempting to flee before being restrained by bystanders and the bus driver. Shaw was found to be carrying a knuckleduster and was jailed for 22 months and disqualified from driving after pleading guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Marriott described the incident as life-ruining, suffering panic attacks, hypervigilance, and an inability to complete her teacher training. The case highlights the severe consequences of reckless driving and the bravery of witnesses who prevented Shaw's escape.