A former inmate, who appeared in brutal prison film ‘Starred Up’ and crashed his Mercedes into a wall when chasing two knifemen, will not have to pass an extended driving test after all.
Basil Abdul-Latif, 31, was slashed across the arm during a confrontation with two unknown cycle-riding males and lost control while speeding after them.
However, he was still subject to a driving ban after two motoring offences.
Abdul-Latif, of Damorie House, Sandmere Road, Clapham received 120 hours community service on Friday and must pay £200 costs and an £85 victim surcharge.
Kingston-upon-Thames Crown Court re-listed the case and ruled he no longer needed to retake an extended driving test before his license can be returned.
He was cast as prisoner Mubarak in the 2013 film - starring Jack O’Connell - after meeting scriptwriter Jonathan Asser in HMP Wandsworth, who he credits with changing his life.
Abdul-Latif pleaded guilty to driving his white two-litre Mercedes Benz E class carelessly in Beechcroft Road, Tooting on February 1.
He also admitted driving while disqualified.
Abdul-Latif was originally disqualified for four years in 2010 when he received a suspended prison sentence for aggravated vehicle-taking.
He flouted the ban 18 months later and received a suspended sentence for driving while disqualified and was ordered to pass an extended driving test before his licence could be returned.
When questioned by police he admitted he “lost control” after the violent confrontation, which involved the two unknown cyclists and his younger cousin.
After appearing on the red carpet for the ‘Starred Up’ premiere Abdul-Latif revealed he was first locked-up, aged sixteen years-old, when he smashed up a mosque.
He has stayed out of prison since his last sentence was completed in 2009.
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