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Driver Joshua Dobby admits causing Penge deaths but denies manslaughter | Driver Joshua Dobby admits causing Penge deaths but denies manslaughter |
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A man who ran over and killed a child actor and his aunt during a police chase in south London has admitted causing their deaths. | A man who ran over and killed a child actor and his aunt during a police chase in south London has admitted causing their deaths. |
Joshua Dobby, 23, knocked over Makayah McDermott, 10, and Rozanne Cooper, 34, in Penge on 31 August. | Joshua Dobby, 23, knocked over Makayah McDermott, 10, and Rozanne Cooper, 34, in Penge on 31 August. |
Appearing via videolink at the Old Bailey, he admitted causing death by dangerous driving but denied manslaughter. | Appearing via videolink at the Old Bailey, he admitted causing death by dangerous driving but denied manslaughter. |
Mr Dobby told the court he acknowledged the "pain and suffering" he had caused. | Mr Dobby told the court he acknowledged the "pain and suffering" he had caused. |
He was initially charged with causing death by dangerous driving but during a hearing at the Old Bailey it emerged he has also been charged with two counts of manslaughter. | |
He also pleaded guilty to causing serious injury to Makayah's sister by dangerous driving. | He also pleaded guilty to causing serious injury to Makayah's sister by dangerous driving. |
Mr Dobby was remanded in custody and will face trial on 27 February. |
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