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Boy, 15, charged over Leeds death crash | Boy, 15, charged over Leeds death crash |
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A 15-year-old boy has appeared in court charged in connection with a car crash that killed five people in Leeds. | |
Ellis, 12, and Elliott Thornton-Kimmitt, 14, died along with Darnell Harte, 15, Anthony Armour and Robbie Meerun, both 24, when the stolen car they were in hit a tree on Saturday. | |
The boy, who cannot be named due to his age, has been charged with five counts of causing death by dangerous driving. | The boy, who cannot be named due to his age, has been charged with five counts of causing death by dangerous driving. |
He was remanded in custody during a hearing at Leeds Crown Court. | |
More stories from across Yorkshire | More stories from across Yorkshire |
Appearing in the glass-fronted dock wearing a tracksuit, the boy had his left arm in a sling and with visible injuries to his right eye. | |
Answering to district judge Marie Mallon, he spoke only to give his name, address and date of birth. | |
After he was remanded in custody, the boy leaned his head against the glass and cried as he spoke to a man and a woman believed to be his parents. | |
He moved his fingers through the gaps in the court security barrier for the woman to hold before he was led away. | |
The boy is due to appear at Leeds Crown Court on 13 December. | |
The three boys and two men died when the black Renault Clio they were travelling in crashed into a tree in Stonegate Road, Meanwood, at 21:54 GMT. | The three boys and two men died when the black Renault Clio they were travelling in crashed into a tree in Stonegate Road, Meanwood, at 21:54 GMT. |
West Yorkshire Police said the car had been stolen in the Headingley area at about 18:30. | West Yorkshire Police said the car had been stolen in the Headingley area at about 18:30. |
The force said that six people, including the five who died, were in the car at the time it crashed. | The force said that six people, including the five who died, were in the car at the time it crashed. |
A second 15-year-old boy who was arrested in connection with the crash has been released while inquiries continue. | |