Mubashar Hussain, 29, pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm to PC Gareth Phillips alongside 11 other offences over video-link at Birmingham Crown Court

A car thief admitted running over a police officer in their force BMW just moments after being tasered, during an appearance over video link in court today.

Mubashar Hussain, 29, pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm to PC Gareth Phillips alongside 11 other offences at Birmingham Crown Court.

PC Phillips, 42, was left with 'life-changing injuries', including a shattered pelvis, when Hussain reversed the police officer's BMW over him on August 10.

Hussain was remanded in custody until his October sentencing with co-defendant Ahsan Ghafoor, who admitted two counts of car theft.

Ghafoor was in the back seat of a stolen Range Rover Evoque as it was driven by Hussain before they were stopped at around 4.45pm on August 10.

PC Gareth Phillips (pictured in hospital), 42, was left with 'life-changing injuries', including a shattered pelvis, when Hussain reversed the police officer's BMW over him on August 10

When Hussain was pulled over he was tasered when a struggle ensued but managed to break free and get in to a police BMW parked behind the stole car.

He reversed, knocking over PC Phillips and, at one point, pinning him beneath the wheels before speeding away in the Moseley area of Birmingham.

Hussain, of no fixed address, was arrested in the Sparkbrook area a short time later and was originally charged with attempted murder.

Hussain entered his pleas three weeks after West Midlands Police revealed PC Phillips had undergone surgery and could remain in hospital for several months.

Hussain was remanded in custody until his October sentencing with co-defendant Ahsan Ghafoor (pictured), who admitted two counts of car theft

The banned driver admitted causing grievous bodily harm, two counts of vehicle theft, dangerous driving, two counts of driving while disqualified, two counts of assault, assaulting an emergency worker, aggravated vehicle-taking, and two charges of having no insurance.

The charge of aggravated vehicle-taking relates to the police BMW being driven dangerously in Moorcroft Road.

The car thefts relate to a Range Rover Sport taken on August 10 and another 4x4 stolen in Birmingham the previous day.

Ghafoor, 24, and also of no fixed address, further admitted dangerous driving, having no insurance and driving other than in accordance with a licence.

Hussain pleaded not guilty to a further count of assault with intent to resist arrest, which will not be proceeded with.

After Hussain admitted all but one of the charges against him, Mr Smith told the court: 'In respect of the pleas entered by Mr Hussain, they are pleas acceptable to the prosecution.'

Hussain entered his pleas three weeks after West Midlands Police revealed PC Gareth Phillips (pictured) had undergone surgery and could remain in hospital for several months

Ahsan Ghafoor (pictured), 24, and also of no fixed address, further admitted dangerous driving, having no insurance and driving other than in accordance with a licence

Medical evidence relating to other officers injured by Hussain will be presented at the sentencing hearing on October 15, Mr Smith added.

Pc Phillips remains in hospital in a stable condition, having been moved from the intensive treatment unit to a general ward, and is comfortable and in good spirits, his force said.

'He and his family have been absolutely overwhelmed by messages of support and they have asked that their heartfelt thanks be passed on to everyone who has been in touch.'

The prison van containing Mubashar Hussain and Ahsan Ghafoor, 24, arrived at Birmingham Magistrates Court on August 12

After the crash, a senior West Midlands officer paid tribute to PC Phillips - calling him a 'respected, dedicated and brave officer'.

Following the incident Supt Tom Joyce said: 'This was a horrific incident which has shocked his colleagues and everyone associated with West Midlands Police.

'He was simply doing his job as a policeman.'