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Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Two taken to hospital after crash on residential road
A police investigation has been launched after a car crashed into parked vehicles on a residential road. South Wales Police said officers were called to reports of the incident on Coegnant Road, Caerau, Maesteg, at 12:45am on Thursday morning. The force confirmed two people were taken to hospital to be assessed for their injuries. "No arrests have been made but investigations into the cause of the collision continue," it added.
BBC News
an hour ago
- BBC News
Police investigate as car drives into several parked cars in Maesteg
A police investigation has been launched after a car crashed into parked vehicles on a residential road. South Wales Police said officers were called to reports of the incident on Coegnant Road, Caerau, Maesteg, at 12:45am on Thursday morning. The force confirmed two people were taken to hospital to be assessed for their injuries. "No arrests have been made but investigations into the cause of the collision continue," it added.
The Irish Sun
2 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
‘Show-off' driver, 42, who ploughed into schoolgirl, 15, at crossing months after her life-saving transplant is jailed
AN "IRRESPONSIBLE show off" driver who killed a schoolgirl after hitting her at a pedestrian crossing has been jailed. Keely Morgan, 15, had been crossing the street in Caerau, Cardiff, at around 9.30pm on May 1, 2023, when she was hit by Christopher West, 42, just Advertisement 4 Keely Morgan, 15, died after being hit by Christopher West's Vauxhall Astra while crossing the street Credit: WNS 4 The 'brave and courageous' teenager had undergone a life-saving kidney transplant just months before her tragic death Credit: WNS 4 Christopher West, 42, has been jailed for 16 months for causing death by dangerous driving Credit: South Wales Police The motorist had been driving over the 30mph speed limit in his Vauxhall Astra when he ploughed into the teenager, who tragically died at the scene. West had failed to see Keely at the crossing, despite her being lit up by an iPad she had been using. The driver, who was sentenced today at Cardiff Crown Court to 16 months in prison, had been travelling with his two daughters and their friend when he crashed into Keely. One of the passengers told police West had been "snaking" along the road and had removed his car's black box, which invalidated his insurance. Advertisement Read More on UK News The motorist had also showed off the fact he had removed it before causing Keely's death. West previously pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and causing death while uninsured. He had, however, claimed that the car's black box was disconnected after he was working on the car - and that he had forgotten to reconnect it. Despite also claiming that his driving had been normal, testimonies from his passengers countered these claims. Advertisement Most read in The Sun At his sentencing today, West was branded as an "irresponsible show off" by judge Paul Hobson. He said: "Keely Morgan was just 15-years-old when she died on May 1, 2023. Horror moment car ploughs into pedestrian TWICE in front of onlookers as man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder "Keely died as a result of your actions, as a result of your careless driving that evening. "You should have seen her and come to a stop in order to allow her to cross. Advertisement "Instead, you continued driving, oblivious to her, meaning that when Keely stepped into the road, you collided with her." The judge described Keely as a young woman who was part of a 'large family network', adding that her loss had 'devastated those who loved her'. While West had been described as "apologetic" and in a state of panic after the crash, the judge slammed this view. Hobson said: "Any remorse that you have is overshadowed by your attempts to minimise your level of responsibility, to the extent of challenging what your own passengers were saying. Advertisement "Although you may well be sorry for what happened to Keely, a large part of your concern is for yourself." Not only was West handed a 16-month prison sentence but he was also disqualified from driving for two years and eight months. 'NO SENTENCE WILL EVER BRING HER BACK' Earlier this week at the trial, Keely's mum Sian Morgan paid an emotional tribute to her daughter in her victim statement. Sian said her daughter had been given a "second chance of life" aged 13 and had fought "so hard" to live a normal life. Advertisement The tragedy of her "preventable" death will haunt her forever, she continued. Sian said: "She fought so hard to have the opportunity to live a normal life and have the joys of being a teenager. "She remained brave, courageous, and positive, but those dreams have been cruelly taken from her in an instant. "She'll never be able to finish school, go to university, follow her dreams, experience the joys and the milestones of life. Advertisement "She had so much love to give. She was truly an incredible person with promise and a future ahead of her." The young girl's devastated parents described the tragedy as "beyond repair" and a loss they will carry for the rest of their lives. Her life mattered. Her death must mean something. Sian Morgan Sian said: "Every day I wake up and relive a nightmare. Her loss ripples through every part of our lives. "My heart aches every day for my daughter who I can no longer hug or see the incredible person she could have been. Advertisement "The world is a darker place without her. The trauma of losing her in a sudden, violent, but preventable way haunts us." She added: "This was totally avoidable. That one decision, that one moment, took everything from us. "A pedestrian crossing is meant to protect people like Keely who was using the crossing appropriately as she had a right to do so but she was struck and killed. "Her life was taken by the drastic failure of you and you alone. You had a duty to uphold fundamental safety laws of being safe while driving and you chose not to do so. Advertisement "She was an irreplaceable part of my life and her family loved her more than words can say. "Her life mattered. Her death must mean something. No sentence will ever bring her back." 4 Keely's mum has paid tribute to her 'irreplaceable' daughter Credit: WNS
Scottish Sun
2 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
‘Show-off' driver, 42, who ploughed into schoolgirl, 15, at crossing months after her life-saving transplant is jailed
The motorist had been 'snaking' along the road before fatally crashing into the young girl HORROR CRASH 'Show-off' driver, 42, who ploughed into schoolgirl, 15, at crossing months after her life-saving transplant is jailed Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN "IRRESPONSIBLE show off" driver who killed a schoolgirl after hitting her at a pedestrian crossing has been jailed. Keely Morgan, 15, had been crossing the street in Caerau, Cardiff, at around 9.30pm on May 1, 2023, when she was hit by Christopher West, 42, just months after undergoing a life-saving kidney transplant. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Keely Morgan, 15, died after being hit by Christopher West's Vauxhall Astra while crossing the street Credit: WNS 4 The 'brave and courageous' teenager had undergone a life-saving kidney transplant just months before her tragic death Credit: WNS 4 Christopher West, 42, has been jailed for 16 months for causing death by dangerous driving Credit: South Wales Police The motorist had been driving over the 30mph speed limit in his Vauxhall Astra when he ploughed into the teenager, who tragically died at the scene. West had failed to see Keely at the crossing, despite her being lit up by an iPad she had been using. The driver, who was sentenced today at Cardiff Crown Court to 16 months in prison, had been travelling with his two daughters and their friend when he crashed into Keely. One of the passengers told police West had been "snaking" along the road and had removed his car's black box, which invalidated his insurance. The motorist had also showed off the fact he had removed it before causing Keely's death. West previously pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and causing death while uninsured. He had, however, claimed that the car's black box was disconnected after he was working on the car - and that he had forgotten to reconnect it. Despite also claiming that his driving had been normal, testimonies from his passengers countered these claims. At his sentencing today, West was branded as an "irresponsible show off" by judge Paul Hobson. He said: "Keely Morgan was just 15-years-old when she died on May 1, 2023. Horror moment car ploughs into pedestrian TWICE in front of onlookers as man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder "Keely died as a result of your actions, as a result of your careless driving that evening. "You should have seen her and come to a stop in order to allow her to cross. "Instead, you continued driving, oblivious to her, meaning that when Keely stepped into the road, you collided with her." The judge described Keely as a young woman who was part of a 'large family network', adding that her loss had 'devastated those who loved her'. While West had been described as "apologetic" and in a state of panic after the crash, the judge slammed this view. Hobson said: "Any remorse that you have is overshadowed by your attempts to minimise your level of responsibility, to the extent of challenging what your own passengers were saying. "Although you may well be sorry for what happened to Keely, a large part of your concern is for yourself." Not only was West handed a 16-month prison sentence but he was also disqualified from driving for two years and eight months. 'NO SENTENCE WILL EVER BRING HER BACK' Earlier this week at the trial, Keely's mum Sian Morgan paid an emotional tribute to her daughter in her victim statement. Sian said her daughter had been given a "second chance of life" aged 13 and had fought "so hard" to live a normal life. The tragedy of her "preventable" death will haunt her forever, she continued. Sian said: "She fought so hard to have the opportunity to live a normal life and have the joys of being a teenager. "She remained brave, courageous, and positive, but those dreams have been cruelly taken from her in an instant. "She'll never be able to finish school, go to university, follow her dreams, experience the joys and the milestones of life. "She had so much love to give. She was truly an incredible person with promise and a future ahead of her." The young girl's devastated parents described the tragedy as "beyond repair" and a loss they will carry for the rest of their lives. Her life mattered. Her death must mean something. Sian Morgan Sian said: "Every day I wake up and relive a nightmare. Her loss ripples through every part of our lives. "My heart aches every day for my daughter who I can no longer hug or see the incredible person she could have been. "The world is a darker place without her. The trauma of losing her in a sudden, violent, but preventable way haunts us." She added: "This was totally avoidable. That one decision, that one moment, took everything from us. "A pedestrian crossing is meant to protect people like Keely who was using the crossing appropriately as she had a right to do so but she was struck and killed. "Her life was taken by the drastic failure of you and you alone. You had a duty to uphold fundamental safety laws of being safe while driving and you chose not to do so. "She was an irreplaceable part of my life and her family loved her more than words can say. "Her life mattered. Her death must mean something. No sentence will ever bring her back."
The Guardian
8 hours ago
- The Guardian
Cardiff council warns tenants of eviction if household member convicted for Ely riots
Cardiff council has written to several council tenants warning they could be evicted if a member of the household is convicted for offences related to the riots sparked by the death of two teenage boys in Ely in 2023, the Guardian has learned. The notices, which were sent to 17 homes on 9 July, said south Wales police had informed the council that at least one member of the household had been charged in relation to the disorder, which it called a 'serious incident which caused severe alarm and distress throughout the community'. A total of 42 people were charged with rioting and causing or threatening to cause criminal damage in relation to the unrest; 11 people have been sentenced, including eight who were under 18 at the time. Although trials are expected to continue until February 2026, the letter went on to say: 'This is a clear breach of your occupation contract, which states that you are responsible for the behaviour of any household members, guests or visitors within the vicinity of your property.' If the individual or individuals concerned are convicted and sentenced, the council may go to court to seek repossession of the home, it said. The letters have shocked and worried the Ely community. 'I don't understand why they are sending this two years after the incident occurred and when my son won't appear in court until later this year. It's disgusting, it's designed to punish the whole community. What about my other children?' said one woman, who asked not to be named as she said she was seeking legal advice. Two days of rioting in the west Cardiff neighbourhood over 22-23 May 2023 were triggered by the deaths of friends Harvey Evans, 15, and Kyrees Sullivan, 16, in an e-bike crash. Rumours that the children were killed during a police chase spread quickly on social media, and about 150 people gathered at the scene of their deaths. More than 30 police officers were injured in the disturbances, in which property was damaged and cars set alight. CCTV footage later forced south Wales police to admit that officers in a van had been following the teenagers up to two minutes before the accident. The driver and passenger were served with gross misconduct notices, and the driver was investigated for dangerous driving by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) but did not face charges. The notices were described as 'abnormal and egregious practice' by Prof David Cowan, a Welsh housing law expert at Cardiff University who was involved in drafting 2022 legislation designed to simplify and improve the renting experience. 'Notices seeking possession can be issued for antisocial behaviour and criminal activity that takes place in the property. Vicinity is defined differently in the law to locality and these charges are not housing-related,' he said. Sign up to First Edition Our morning email breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what's happening and why it matters after newsletter promotion 'Even in cases where there is a valid claim judges will often go for mitigation strategies such as behaviour plans before evicting a tenant. It depends of course on the offences, on the judge, and on the type of contract, but I think the council will struggle with this in court.' In response to questions from the Guardian, Cardiff council said that the offences were committed in the 'locality of their home', constituting a breach of the tenancy contract with the council, and the notices were aimed at 'encouraging tenants to take responsibility for their homes and neighbourhoods'. Housing policy is devolved in Wales. Cowan said he was unaware of any similar action taken by Welsh local authorities related to convictions for crimes committed outside the property before. 'It is the council's normal process, where a serious charge has been made and the court case date is a significant time in the future, to serve a notice,' they said, adding: 'Serving a notice is not about rushing to eviction, but rather about setting out a clear warning that this behaviour will not be tolerated. Each case will be looked at on its merits, and all issues will be taken into account before any further legal action is taken.' After the 2011 riots across England, several local councils attempted to serve tenants with eviction notices over the involvement of members of the household, including a woman in Wandsworth in south London whose 18-year-old son had been charged, but not convicted, with breaking into a shop. Such policies were backed by the then prime minister David Cameron, but the efforts either failed or were abandoned after public outcry.
