Bristol NHS worker ‘deliberately’ targeted in hit and run – court

In relation to the racial slurs, Miss Gohil said: “This case is not being prosecuted as a racially motivated crime, rather it gives you the impression of the sort of mind of one of those running away had just after hitting Mr Tjitendero.”

She said that instead of exhibiting “shock, or call the emergency services, help or check they were alright”, they chose to shout abuse and run away.

The court was also told the men were wearing facemasks, which Miss Gohil suggested was evidence of “planning” because they did not want to be recognised.

Miss Gohil told the jury it was the Crown’s case that the blue Honda Accord estate – with Mr James and Mr Adams allegedly inside – was travelling around the Southmead area “looking” for Mr Tjitendero.

She said another car, a Kia, with Mr Whereatt driving and accompanied by Mr McCarthy, was waiting nearby to drive their co-accused away afterwards.

Mr Whereatt denies taking part in the incident and Mr McCarthy’s representative said there was no evidence of a “grudge” between his client and Mr Tjitendero and he was not involved in a conspiracy.