A DRIVER who killed a man in Essex has been jailed for six years and nine months after admitting manslaughter. Mark Brinkley admitted the manslaughter of Philip Burr, who was found lying unconscious at the side of the road in Potter Street, Harlow, by a Special Constable on patrol. The officer gave Mr Burr first aid while waiting for other police officers and paramedics to arrive. While officers were on scene, witnesses said they had heard a car screeching off just before Mr Burr was found. A black BMW 116 series was found on fire in Roydon 40 minutes later and was linked to the collision through forensic evidence.
A DRIVER who killed a man in Essex has been jailed for six years and nine months after admitting manslaughter. Mark Brinkley admitted the manslaughter of Philip Burr, who was found lying unconscious at the side of the road in Potter Street, Harlow, by a Special Constable on patrol. The officer gave Mr Burr first aid while waiting for other police officers and paramedics to arrive. While officers were on scene, witnesses said they had heard a car screeching off just before Mr Burr was found. A black BMW 116 series was found on fire in Roydon 40 minutes later and was linked to the collision through forensic evidence.
A HEARTBROKEN family has launched a fundraising campaign to pay towards the funeral of a mother who died following a street attack in Jaywick Michelle Cooper, 40, died after suffering head injuries during the incident in Beach Way, Jaywick, on Friday, April 23. The fitness fanatic was rushed to hospital but her condition quickly deteriorated. She slipped into a coma and died on Sunday, April 25. Her family have now launched an online campaign to raise £4,000 towards her funeral. Daughter Elise Cooper-Leat said: “My mother was tragically taken from me and my family. “She was only 40 years old. “No words can describe the hurt and pain we are feeling right now.
A teenage boy has appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates Court charged with murdering James Gibbons A teenager has today appeared in court charged with murdering a Good Samaritan dad-of-four after he celebrated his twin daughters’ birthday. The 16-year-old boy – who cannot be named for legal reasons – was remanded in custody following today’s brief hearing at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court. He stands accused of killing much-loved James Gibbons, 34, near his home in Laindon on Sunday after police believe he attempted to “go to the aid of another man”. Tragically the plumber died at the scene leaving his family “absolutely broken beyond belief”.
A teenage boy has appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates Court charged with murdering James Gibbons A teenager has today appeared in court charged with murdering a Good Samaritan dad-of-four after he celebrated his twin daughters’ birthday. The 16-year-old boy – who cannot be named for legal reasons – was remanded in custody following today’s brief hearing at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court. He stands accused of killing much-loved James Gibbons, 34, near his home in Laindon on Sunday after police believe he attempted to “go to the aid of another man”. Tragically the plumber died at the scene leaving his family “absolutely broken beyond belief”.