A man who drove his car into a crowd during a street fight outside a Leicester nightclub -leaving one woman with life-altering injuries -has had his prison sentence increased after intervention by the government’s law officers.
Ellie Reeves, the UK Solicitor General, referred the case of Govinder Singh to the Court of Appeal of England and Wales under the government’s Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme, arguing that the original punishment did not adequately reflect the seriousness of the crime.
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Following the referral, judges at the Court of Appeal increased Singh’s sentence from seven and a half years to 10 years’ imprisonment, adding two and a half years to the original term.
The court heard that the incident took place in the early hours of 31 March 2025 in Leicester. Singh had been called to a nightclub by his brother after the brother had been ejected from the venue and had become involved in a fight on the street outside.
When Singh arrived, the situation had already escalated into a group confrontation. Instead of attempting to break up the altercation, Singh drove his vehicle directly into the crowd of people fighting outside the club.
Prosecutors said the car ploughed into several individuals, causing serious injuries. Singh then exited the vehicle and continued the violence by physically assaulting people at the scene.
Four men were injured in the attack. A woman suffered the most serious harm and was left with permanent, life-changing injuries.
During proceedings at Leicester Crown Court, victims described the lasting consequences of the incident.
One victim told the court they continue to suffer from anxiety, ongoing pain and trauma as a result of the attack. Another of those injured was revealed to be Singh’s own cousin, highlighting the chaotic and indiscriminate nature of the violence.
Singh was convicted of three counts of grievous bodily harm (GBH).
On 7 November 2025, Leicester Crown Court sentenced Singh to seven and a half years in prison. The court also imposed a 12-year driving ban following his release.
However, after reviewing the case, the Solicitor General concluded that the sentence appeared unduly lenient and referred it to the Court of Appeal for reconsideration.
Under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme, certain serious criminal sentences in England and Wales can be reviewed by senior law officers if they are believed to fall outside the appropriate range.
Commenting on the outcome, Solicitor General Ellie Reeves said Singh’s actions demonstrated a deliberate disregard for the safety of others.
“Govinder Singh got behind that driving wheel intending to cause maximum damage,” she said.
“Through his sheer recklessness, he hurt several people, including his cousin, and has left one person with life-altering injuries.
“I welcome the court’s decision to increase his sentence following my referral, recognising the unnecessary and wild actions Govinder Singh took that tragic night.”
The increased sentence was imposed by the Court of Appeal on 6 March 2026.
