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Dad and son in court on murder charge after boy, 4, dies in crash | |
(32 minutes later) | |
Flowers have been left at the scene of the crash | Flowers have been left at the scene of the crash |
A father and son have appeared in court charged with murder following a crash in Kent in which a four-year-old family member died. | |
Patrick Maughan, 53, and Owen Maughan, 27, both from Hill Rise, Darenth, were charged with murder on Wednesday and appeared at Sevenoaks Magistrates' Court to each face four charges. | |
They are accused of the murder of four-year-old Peter Maughan and causing grievous bodily harm to Peter's 24-year-old father Lovell, who is in a critical condition in hospital. | |
A one-year-old girl also suffered minor injuries in the crash involving two grey Ford Ranger pickup trucks in New Barn Road, Southfleet, on Sunday. | |
The two men are also charged with the attempted wounding with intent of a one-year-old and a woman. | |
The boy was travelling in the same vehicle as the injured 24-year-old man and baby. | The boy was travelling in the same vehicle as the injured 24-year-old man and baby. |
The two suspects were dealt with in short, separate hearings, speaking only to confirm their identities. | |
They were remanded in custody and will next appear at Maidstone Crown Court, either on Thursday or Friday. | |
A provisional plea and trial preparation hearing date of July 2 was also set. | |
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. |
Additional reporting by PA Media. | |
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