Trial date set for father and son accused of murdering boy, 4, in crash
A trial date has been set for a father and son accused of murdering a four-year-old member of their family in a car crash.Patrick Maughan, 53, and Owen Maughan, 27 - both from Hill Rise in Darenth, Kent - appeared via videolink at Maidstone Crown Court on Friday over the death of four-year-old Peter Maughan.They are charged with his murder, as well as causing grievous bodily harm to Peter's father Lovell Mahon, 24, who is in a critical condition in hospital.Both men are also charged with the attempted wounding with intent of Peter's sister, one-year-old Annarica Maughan, and the mother of the children, Hayley Maughan.Owen Maughan has accepted that he was driving the vehicle at the time of the crash, while Patrick Maughan has accepted he was a passenger.
The pair appeared via separate videolinks from HMP Elmley, Owen Maughan wearing a light blue shirt, and his father in a grey prison jumper.A provisional trial date has been set for February 2 at Maidstone Crown Court, and is expected to last four weeks.The charges relate to a collision involving two Ford Ranger pick-up trucks on New Barn Road in Dartford, Kent, just before 9.30pm on Sunday.Judge Oliver Saxby said: "Well all things being equal, your trial will take place in February next year."The two suspects are to remain in custody and will next appear at Maidstone Crown Court for a plea and trial preparation hearing on July 7.Kent Police are continuing to appeal for information about the crash that involved two grey Ford Rangers.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Daily Mirror
Boy, 4, killed after car 'deliberately rammed' by his own family members
Patrick Maughan, 53, and Owen Maughan, 27, are accused of causing a fatal car accident in Dartford, Kent that killed four-year-old Peter Maughan and injured his family members A father and son are due to stand trial early next year after being accused of murdering their four-year-old relative in a car crash. Patrick Maughan, 53, and Owen Maughan, 27, from Darenth, Kent, appeared at Maidstone Crown Court this morning (June 6) via video link charged with the death of Peter Maughan. It is alleged that the pair rammed a family member's 4x4 as it drove down a country lane in Dartford, Kent on the evening of June 1. The men confirmed their names only from Elmley prison. As well as murder, they have been charged with causing grievous bodily harm to Peter's dad Lovell Mahon, 24. He remains fighting for his life in a critical condition in hospital. Both men are also facing charges of attempted wounding with intent of Peter's sister, one-year-old Annarica Maughan, who suffered minor injuries, and the children's mum, Hayley Maughan. It is understood that both the accused are related to Peter's mum and the children, with Owen being her first cousin. Owen accepted that he was driving a Ford pick-up truck when it crashed into a similar vehicle, driven by Lovell. Patrick accepted that he was the passenger in Owen's truck. The defendants have been remanded in custody until the following hearing on July 7. Judge Oliver Saxby warned them it was an "important date" where they will be required to enter a plea. A provisional trial date of February 2 at Maidstone Crown Court has also been set, which is expected to last four weeks. "Well all things being equal, your trial will take place in February next year," the judge added. Patrick and Owen sat in separate rooms inside the jail showing no emotion during the hearing. The former was dressed in a a grey sweatshirt with arms folded while the latter wore a light blue shirt with an open neck. Kent Police are continuing their investigation into the case that happened in New Barn Road just before 9:30pm last weekend. While officers have asked for any witnesses to come forward. A spokeswoman for the force said: "Detectives continue to appeal for any witnesses to the collision which involved two grey Ford Rangers. Anyone with information which may assist the investigation, including CCTV or dashcam footage, is urged to contact the Major Crime Unit via the Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) using this link. "Alternatively call the Major Crime Appeal Line on 01622 652006 to leave contact details. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete their online form." Devastated friends and family of Peter paid tribute to the child online. One affectionately called him "Peter Rabbit" while another described him as a "beautiful angel". A third added: "Keep her and her husband in prayer and her beautiful little baby boy may you watch over her and him I can't imagine what she's going through."
BBC News
a day ago
- BBC News
Trial set for dad and son on murder charge after boy dies in crash
A trial date has been set for a father and son charged with murder following a crash in Kent in which a four-year-old family member Maughan, 53, and Owen Maughan, 27, both from Hill Rise, Darenth, appeared at Maidstone Crown Court on Friday, each facing four are accused of the murder of four-year-old Peter Maughan, causing grievous bodily harm to Peter's father, Lovell Mahon, 24, and the attempted wounding with intent of Peter's mother, Hayley Maughan, and a one-year-old Maughan and Owen Maughan will remain in custody until a plea and trial preparation hearing at the same court on 7 July. Mr Mahon, who remains in hospital in a critical condition, and the two children were travelling in the same charges relate to a crash involving two Ford Ranger pick-up trucks in New Barn Road, Dartford, shortly before 21:30 BST on Maughan has accepted that he was driving a vehicle at the time of the crash, while Patrick Maughan has accepted he was a pair appeared in court of Friday via separate video links from HMP Elmley.A provisional trial date has been set for 2 February and is expected to last four Police is continuing to appeal for anyone with information about the crash to come forward.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
Father and son 'rammed' into car in fatal crash that killed their four-year-old cousin and left boy's dad fighting for his life in hospital, court told
A father and son are alleged to have rammed a cousin's family's 4x4 as it drove down a country lane, killing a young four-year-old boy and seriously injuring his sister, it emerged today. Patrick Maughan, 53, and Owen Maughan, 27, from Darenth, Kent, appeared at Maidstone Crown Court this morning charged with the murder of little Peter Maughan. The pair - who are understood to be related to the victims - spoke via link from Elmley prison only to confirm their names as their barristers discussed the case involving the death of last Sunday 1st June. Owen Maughan is said to have been driving a Ford pick-up truck as it smashed into another similar vehicle that was being driven by the boy's father Lovell Mohan in countryside near Dartford, Kent, No possible motive has yet emerged to explain the alleged deliberate collision. It is understood that both the accused are related to Peter's mum Hayley Maughan and the children with Owen being her first cousin. As well as facing a charge of murdering the four-year-old, Owen and Patrick Maughan are accused of causing grievous bodily harm to Peter's father Lovell Mohan, who remains in a critical condition in hospital due to his injuries. They are also charged with the attempted wounding with intent of Peter's baby sister, a one-year-old girl and their mother Hayley Maughan. Peter Maughan, four, was killed when a Ford Ranger he was travelling in with his father Lovell (pictured) and one-year-old sister was allegedly 'rammed' His Honour Judge Oliver Saxby remanded the defendants in custody until the following hearing – set for 7th July and warned them it was an 'important date', as they will be expected to enter a plea. Both father and son sat impassively in separate interview rooms at the jail on the Isle of Sheppey. Owen Maughan wore a sky-blue coloured shirt with an open neck. His father Patrick, wore a grey sweatshirt and had his arms folded throughout the short hearing. The police investigation into the case is ongoing with a forensic collision report expected to be completed shortly. Detectives continue to ask for witnesses to the fatal crash. A Kent Police spokeswoman said: 'Detectives continue to appeal for any witnesses to the collision which involved two grey Ford Rangers. 'Anyone with information which may assist the investigation, including CCTV or dashcam footage, is urged to contact the Major Crime Unit via the Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) using this link Public Portal 'Alternatively call the Major Crime Appeal Line on 01622 652006 to leave contact details. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete their online form.'
