DEARBORN — A local man was charged with domestic violence and child abuse after being caught on camera assaulting the mother of his childrent and driving off in her vehicle while she was being dragged along. The incident took place on Sunday, Oct. 12 in the area of Chase Road and Donald Street.

According to police accounts, the woman had pulled over to ask 34-year-old 

Hassan Sayed.

 to exit the vehicle due to an ongoing argument. 

The couple’s children, aged 2 and 3, were in the back seat. During the assault, a struggle ensued between Sayed and the woman. She exited the vehicle to call police. At that time Sayed also got out, assaulted her and took her phone away. He then jumped into the driver’s seat. The woman, fearing for the safety of the children, ran to the driver’s side of the vehicle and tried to pull Sayed out. 

Sayed placed the vehicle in gear and drove off, with the woman hanging onto the door. The vehicle accelerated to a high rate of speed while crossing into oncoming traffic lanes. It continued for approximately one block before turning onto Alber Street. At that point, she was able to reach the gear shifter and shifted the vehicle into park. Sayed then fled on foot. There were several independent witnesses to this incident, which was also captured on video.

Hassan Sayed was subsequently arrested and arraigned on the following charges: larceny from the person, a 10 year felony; assault with a dangers weapon/felonious assault; attempted motor vehicle – unlawful driving away ; two counts of child abuse – 4th degree; and interfering with a crime report. 

Sayed was arraigned before Judge Mark W. Somers. Bond was set at $200,000.00 cash/surety, a tether upon release and a no contact order with the victim. A preliminary exam date has been set for October 24, at 9:00 a.m. before Judge Sam Salamey.