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News · 10 March 2026

Man Jailed Four Years for Killing 81-Year-Old

Man Jailed Four Years for Killing 81-Year-Old

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An 81-year-old trumpet player's life was cut short after a speeding driver hit him in Bebington, causing catastrophic injuries. David Brown, 25, fatally struck James Atkinson on March 4, 2024, driving at up to 42mph in his BMW in a 30mph area. Brown's mum then made him return to the crash site, and she later spoke against him in court.

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