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Irish Post
a day ago
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- Irish Post
Pair charged with murder following collision in which boy, 4, died
TWO men have been charged with murder following a collision in which a four-year-old boy died. Patrick Maughan, 53, and 27-year-old Owen Maughan, both from Hill Rise, Darenth, Kent, were arrested on Monday in connection with the incident, which occurred the previous day. The Crown Prosecution Service today authorised murder charges against the pair, who have also been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and attempted wounding with intent. The charges relate to a collision involving two Ford Ranger vehicles on New Barn Road, Dartford that occurred just before 9.30pm on Sunday, June 1. Three people from the same vehicle were taken to hospital, where the young boy sadly passed away. A 24-year-old man remains in a critical condition in hospital while a one-year-old girl received minor injuries. Patrick Maughan and Owen Maughan are due to appear at Sevenoaks Magistrates' Court today. Any witnesses or those who may have camera footage of the incident are urged to contact the Major Crime Unit via the Major Incident Public Portal.
Daily Mail
a day ago
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- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Two men, aged 27 and 53, are charged with murder after boy, four, killed in pickup truck crash
Two men have been charged with murder after a four-year-old boy was killed in a pickup truck crash. Patrick Maughan, 53, and Owen Maughan, 27, have been charged with murder after a four-year-old boy died in a crash involving two pickup trucks in Dartford, Kent Police said. A spokesman for Kent Police said: 'Two men have been charged with murder following a collision in which a child died. 'Officers were called just before 9.30pm on Sunday to reports of a collision involving two vehicles on New Barn Road, Dartford. '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 a critical condition. A one-year-old girl received minor injuries. 'On Monday officers arrested two men in connection with the incident. Today (Wed) the Crown Prosecution Service authorised Patrick Maughan, aged 53 years and Owen Maughan, aged 27 years, both from Hill Rise, Darenth, to be charged with the murder of a four year old boy. 'They have also been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent and attempted wounding with intent relating to the two people injured. 'Both are due to appear at Sevenoaks Magistrates' Court later today (Wed). '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.' The boy who died has not yet been named by police.
CTV News
2 days ago
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- CTV News
Halifax woman arrested in Charlottetown after police seize 427 doses of cocaine
Seized items by Queens District RCMP following 31-year-old woman's arrest on June 2, 2025. (Source: Queens District RCMP) A 31-year-old woman from Halifax was arrested in Charlottetown for possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine on Monday. The Queens District RCMP said in a news release the arrest came after a two-month investigation. A search of the woman's vehicle led police to seize: 133 grams of cocaine powder (approximately 427 doses) 27 grams of crack cocaine 10 oxycodone tablets cellphones a Taser bear spray The woman, who has not been named, will appear in provincial court at a later date. The Prince Joint Forces Operations, RCMP Major Crime Unit and the Provincial Joint Enforcement Team assisted with the investigation. For more P.E.I. news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
The Independent
2 days ago
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- The Independent
Boy, four, dies and two others injured after pickup trucks crash
A four-year-old boy has died and two other people have been injured after two pickup trucks crashed down a country lane. 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. 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.
Powys County Times
2 days ago
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- Powys County Times
Boy, four, dies and two others injured after pickup trucks crash
A four-year-old boy has died and two other people have been injured after two pickup trucks crashed down a country lane. 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.
