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Cardiff hit-and-runs: Matthew Tvrdon remanded at Newport Crown Court | Cardiff hit-and-runs: Matthew Tvrdon remanded at Newport Crown Court |
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A 31-year old man accused of being responsible for a series of hit-and-runs in Cardiff has appeared at Newport Crown Court via video link. | A 31-year old man accused of being responsible for a series of hit-and-runs in Cardiff has appeared at Newport Crown Court via video link. |
Karina Menzies, 31, died and 13 adults and children were injured in collisions across west Cardiff on Friday. | Karina Menzies, 31, died and 13 adults and children were injured in collisions across west Cardiff on Friday. |
Matthew Tvrdon, of no fixed abode, is accused of murder, attempted murder and assault. | Matthew Tvrdon, of no fixed abode, is accused of murder, attempted murder and assault. |
He was remanded in custody to appear at crown court for a plea hearing on 28 January. | He was remanded in custody to appear at crown court for a plea hearing on 28 January. |
Three adults and three children remain in hospital. | Three adults and three children remain in hospital. |
Two adults, who were critically ill, are now said to be improving. | Two adults, who were critically ill, are now said to be improving. |
Mother-of-three Ms Menzies died while walking with two of her children in the Ely area of the city where her family lived. | |
Mr Tvrdon faces a total of 19 charges, including murder, 13 counts of attempted murder, four counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and one charge of dangerous driving. | Mr Tvrdon faces a total of 19 charges, including murder, 13 counts of attempted murder, four counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and one charge of dangerous driving. |
South Wales Police said that the investigation is continuing, and have appealed for anyone with information to contact them. | South Wales Police said that the investigation is continuing, and have appealed for anyone with information to contact them. |
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