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BBC News
11 hours ago
- BBC News
Murder charge over woman attacked following Leicester crash
A man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman who was assaulted in Leicester following a said the woman was attacked in Aylestone Road on Tuesday after the crash at about 17:30 woman, 56-year-old Nila Patel, died in hospital from her injuries on Chuwuemeka, 23, of Dover Street, Leicester, has been remanded to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Saturday. A post-mortem examination has been conducted, and a provisional cause of Ms Patel's death has been given as a head Chuwuemeka has also been charged with dangerous driving, possession with intent to supply Class B drugs, attempted grievous bodily harm relating to an incident on Welford Road prior to the collision, and assault of an emergency worker following an alleged assault on a police officer after his has also been charged with causing actual bodily harm in connection with a separate victim in London in the early hours of Tuesday.
National Post
16 hours ago
- National Post
Lengthy prison sought for U.S. motorist's 'reprehensible' targeting of pedestrian in Windsor
Even the defence describes as 'reprehensible' what a motorist is seen doing in a video of a woman on foot being intentionally targeted and struck down in downtown Windsor. Article content But lawyer Evan Weber described as 'grossly disproportionate' the lengthy prison sentence of up to eight years being sought for his client by the prosecution. Article content Article content A sentencing hearing was held Thursday before Superior Court Justice Kelly Gorman to help determine the punishment for Shermere Coulston-Hawkins, 24. Originally charged with a number of criminal offences, including attempted murder and aggravated assault, the young American pleaded guilty instead last month to lesser charges of dangerous driving causing bodily harm and assault. Article content The victim, a Belle River woman the Philadelphia man had been communicating with online before visiting Canada for the first time to meet, had been fighting on Dec. 23, 2023, at Devonshire Mall over the contents of her cellphone. Coulston-Hawkins confessed to having choked her. Article content Article content One of the aggravating factors in the case, according to assistant Crown attorney Zachary Battiston, is how the offender fled the scene. The victim 'was left on the pavement on Christmas Eve, and she was left in an unknown state to him,' said Battiston. Article content There is a wide gap in the punishment proposals Justice Gorman must consider ahead of her verdict expected in August. Article content The offence, which left the victim seriously injured, 'merits significant punishment,' Battiston argued, adding the court must send a strong message of denunciation and deterrence. The Crown called for a prison sentence of between four and eight years. Article content Article content The defence, pointing to mitigating factors such as the adult offender's young age (23 at the time), lack of a prior criminal record, and his show of remorse in pleading guilty, called for an 18-month sentence, followed by a period of probation. Article content Article content With the offender having remained behind bars since his arrest on Dec. 24, 2023, a sentence in the latter range would probably mean that Coulston-Hawkins is free to go. Whatever length of sentence he ends up serving, Battiston told the court it's 'almost a certainty he'll be deported.' Article content While 'reprehensible,' Weber said his client's action behind the wheel was the result of a 'terribly poor, impulsive decision.' Referring to the victim, Battiston said it's 'undoubted that this event will have forever changed her life.'
BBC News
17 hours ago
- BBC News
Woman on A449 to Ledbury dies in three-vehicle crash
A motorcyclist has been killed in a three-vehicle crash, leading to a teenager's arrest on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. It happened on Thursday at about 21:30 BST on the A449 close to Chances Pitch and Colwall on the Herefordshire and Worcestershire rider, a woman in her 50s, was travelling on a black Kawasaki motorbike towards Ledbury when the crash occurred. The two other vehicles involved, travelling in the direction of Malvern, were a Silver VW Golf and a black Skoda -their drivers were not arrested 19-year-old is in custody while inquires continue, police say. The West Mercia force said it was keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash or may have seen any of the vehicles prior to it. "We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have dash cam footage," a spokesperson said. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
American man pleads guilty to striking woman with his car in Windsor
An American man has pleaded guilty to striking a woman with his car in Windsor. Shermere Coulston-Hawkins, now 24, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing bodily harm and choking. From Philadelphia, Coulston-Hawkins had also been charged with attempted murder, forcible confinement and leaving the scene of an accident. On the evening of Dec. 23, 2023, the victim was struck by a car near Riverside Drive and Ferry Street. Police say however the woman had been previously assaulted by the man at a different location. '(Coulston-Hawkins) choked (the victim),' Assistant Crown Attorney Zach Battiston told the court Thursday. 'He ultimately struck (the victim) with his car and caused her injuries. And he just left her there.' Victim Injuries The woman describes her injures as 'extremely devastating', including head trauma and broken teeth. 'It is only by God that I am able to be present today considering I woke up unconscious after being struck by the offenders' vehicle,' the woman wrote in her victim impact statement. She has been diagnosed with a concussion, cognitive impairment and suffers migraines. The woman has undergone two surgeries and a bone graft. 'I live with a constant fear for my safety. I am no longer normal,' the woman wrote. Accused apologies At his sentencing hearing Thursday, Coulston-Hawkins apologized for his actions. 'I never intended to come to Canada and cause any problems,' Coulston-Hawkins told Justice Kelly Gorman. 'I intended to have a great time with (the victim) and spend quality time with her.' Court learned Coulston-Hawkins turned himself in to a police officer at the hospital when he tried to search for where she was taken the next day, Dec. 24, 2023. He has been in custody ever since. Coulston-Hawkins says he has been a 'model inmate' while incarcerated and he has 'taken advantage' of courses offered in jail and has found God. 'I'm severely sorry for the trauma that has been inflicted on (the victim) and her family. Lawyers differ on sentence Defence lawyer Evan Weber is asking for a jail sentence of 18 months, noting Coulston-Hawkins is a first-time offender in Canada and the United States and is likely to be deported when his sentence is served. The Crown on the other hand, is asking for a prison term of four to eight years. Justice Gorman will sentence Coulston-Hawkins on Aug. 6.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Unpaid work for driver after police pursuit crash
A man who drove dangerously through Aberdeen streets while being pursued by police before crashing has been ordered to carry out unpaid work. Chase Johnstone, 21, then ran off after crashing in Great Western Road in January this year but was caught by officers. Johnstone drove at speeds in excess of 70mph in 30mph zones, overtook other vehicles, and drove the wrong way round a roundabout. He admitted dangerous driving at Aberdeen Sheriff Court, where Sheriff Ian Duguid sentenced him to 120 hours of unpaid work, 12 months of supervision, and also disqualified him from driving for 15 months. More stories from North East Scotland, Orkney and Shetland Listen to news from North East Scotland on BBC Sounds The incident happened on the afternoon of 28 January. His vehicle was seen on Springhill Road and accelerated away. A pursuit began, also including on Anderson Drive. Other road users were taking evasive action and the court heard that at one stage the pursuit was stood down for safety reasons. It resumed, ending when Johnstone crashed into a stone wall. He will have to take an extended test after his disqualification ends. Crash arrests after car failed to stop for police
