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Dad and son in court on murder charge after boy, 4, dies in crash

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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 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.


BBC News

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