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Daily Mirror
4 days 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."
ITV News
4 days ago
- ITV News
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 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 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 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 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 charges relate to a collision involving two Ford Ranger pick-up trucks on New Barn Road in Dartford, Kent, just before 9.30pm on 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 Police are continuing to appeal for information about the crash that involved two grey Ford Rangers.
Metro
6 days ago
- General
- Metro
Two men charged with murder after boy, four, killed in pick-up truck crash
Two men have been charged with murder after a four-year-old boy was killed in a crash between two pickup trucks. Peter Maughan was killed in the crash on New Barn Road, Dartford, which has also left his dad, 24, fighting for his life. His one-year-old baby sister was also taken to hospital with minor injuries. Police were called to the scene around 9.30pm on June 1, and all three victims, who were from the same vehicle, were taken to hospital. Patrick Maughan, 53, and Owen Maughan, 27, have been charged with murder. Tributes have poured in for Peter, who was known as Peter Rabbit, saying his death was 'the saddest thing they heard'. One friend wrote: 'Rest in peace Peter Rabbit please everyone keep them in your prayers it's a cruel world.' More Trending Kent Police said: 'Three people from the same vehicle were taken to hospital. A four year old boy died at the hospital and a 24 year old man remains in hospital in a critical condition. A one year old girl received minor injuries. 'On Monday 2 June 2025, officers arrested two men in connection with the incident, a 27 year old from Darenth and a 53 year old from Swanley. 'They remain in custody while enquiries continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the collision. 'Detectives would also like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the collision involving two grey Ford Rangers.' Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ Or you can submit your videos and pictures here. For more stories like this, check our news page. Follow on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news updates. You can now also get articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here. MORE: Boy, three, starved to death by parents 'became invisible to child services' MORE: What Madeleine McCann's twin siblings are doing now after 'living in her shadow' MORE: Three missing sisters found dead after going to visit dad as manhunt for him is underway
North Wales Chronicle
03-06-2025
- General
- North Wales Chronicle
Boy, four, dies and two others injured after pickup trucks crash
Two men have been arrested in connection with the incident. Kent Police said it was called to reports of a collision involving two grey Ford Rangers on New Barn Road, Dartford, at around 9.30pm on Sunday. All three victims, who were from the same vehicle, were taken to hospital. Detectives investigating a collision in New Barn Road, Dartford in which a child has died and 2 people were injured have made 2 arrests. An appeal for witnesses has also been made. — Kent Police (UK) (@kent_police) June 3, 2025 The four-year-old boy died at the hospital, while a 24-year-old man remains there in a critical condition, the force said. A one-year-old baby girl also received minor injuries from the incident. Officers arrested a 27-year-old man from Darenth and a 53-year-old man from Swanley in connection with the incident on Monday. Both remain in custody. Anyone with information on the crash, including CCTV or dashcam footage, should contact Kent Police's Major Crime Unit via the Major Incident Public Portal or call the Major Crime Appeal Line on 01622 652006. Independent charity Crimestoppers can also be called anonymously on 0800 555111.
Rhyl Journal
03-06-2025
- General
- Rhyl Journal
Boy, four, dies and two others injured after pickup trucks crash
Two men have been arrested in connection with the incident. Kent Police said it was called to reports of a collision involving two grey Ford Rangers on New Barn Road, Dartford, at around 9.30pm on Sunday. All three victims, who were from the same vehicle, were taken to hospital. Detectives investigating a collision in New Barn Road, Dartford in which a child has died and 2 people were injured have made 2 arrests. An appeal for witnesses has also been made. — Kent Police (UK) (@kent_police) June 3, 2025 The four-year-old boy died at the hospital, while a 24-year-old man remains there in a critical condition, the force said. A one-year-old baby girl also received minor injuries from the incident. Officers arrested a 27-year-old man from Darenth and a 53-year-old man from Swanley in connection with the incident on Monday. Both remain in custody. Anyone with information on the crash, including CCTV or dashcam footage, should contact Kent Police's Major Crime Unit via the Major Incident Public Portal or call the Major Crime Appeal Line on 01622 652006. Independent charity Crimestoppers can also be called anonymously on 0800 555111.
