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Murder charges after boy, 4, dies in Kent crash | Murder charges after boy, 4, dies in Kent crash |
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Flowers have been left at the scene of the crash | |
Two men have been charged with murder following a crash in Kent in which a four-year-old boy died. | Two men have been charged with murder following a crash in Kent in which a four-year-old boy died. |
A man was left in a critical condition and a one-year-old girl suffered minor injuries in the crash involving two grey Ford Ranger pickup trucks in New Barn Road, Southfleet, on Sunday. | A man was left in a critical condition and a one-year-old girl suffered minor injuries in the crash involving two grey Ford Ranger pickup trucks in New Barn Road, Southfleet, on Sunday. |
Patrick Maughan, 53 and Owen Maughan, 27, both from Hill Rise, Darenth, were charged with murder on Wednesday. | Patrick Maughan, 53 and Owen Maughan, 27, both from Hill Rise, Darenth, were charged with murder on Wednesday. |
The pair, who are understood to be father and son, are related to the dead child. | |
The boy was travelling in the same vehicle as the injured 24-year-old man and baby. | |
Both men have also been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and attempted wounding with intent relating to the two people injured. | |
They are due to appear at Sevenoaks Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. | |
Anyone who witnessed the crash or who has information is urged to contact Kent Police. | Anyone who witnessed the crash or who has information is urged to contact Kent Police. |
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