Simpson, who was driving, tried to escape by reversing but ran into and damaged a taxi carrying an adult passenger and a child. Weapons pointed at SimpsonAs the Leon was blocked in, the quartet of officers armed with pistols and carbines pointed their weapons at Simpson whilst he sat in his vehicle. The court heard that he had 23 previous convictions for 49 offences including dangerous driving, driving whilst disqualified, and offences involving weapons. Simpson had also been issued with an Osman warning – also referred to as a threat-to-life notice – which the court heard might explain his behaviour “but not excuse it”. What a tragedy it would be if you spent the remainder of your life in court and prison settings.”