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Cannabis-using bus driver who fell asleep at the wheel and killed nine-year-old girl cycling on the pavement has “unduly lenient” prison sentence increased

The Court of Appeal ruled this week that Martin Asolo-Ogugua will spend six years and eight months in prison for his “reckless and utterly selfish” driving, after originally being handed a four-year sentence

Thu, Aug 07, 2025 14:02

Herbert Park Road and Morehampton Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin

Disqualified lorry driver who sped through red light and left cyclist in coma avoids further jail time – as judge rules initial nine-month term was not “unduly lenient”

Kevin McMenamin, a former Gaelic football star with a “very long history” of driving offences, dragged a cyclist in her late sixties along the road – but prosecutors’ claims his five-year ban was “too generous” were dismissed by a Dublin appeals court

Fri, May 09, 2025 11:14

Celia Ward falls into path of car after being confronted by Auriol Grey (via Cambridgeshire Constabulary and BBC News)

Pedestrian jailed for manslaughter over cyclist’s death has conviction overturned

Auriol Grey shouted "get off the f***ing pavement" and gestured at 77-year-old Celia Ward who fell from her bike into the road, where she was hit and killed

Wed, May 08, 2024 14:22

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Pedestrian jailed for manslaughter over cyclist’s death to appeal conviction

Auriol Grey angrily confronted 77-year-old Celia Ward who she believed was cycling on a pavement, causing her to fall from her bike into the road where she was hit and killed by a passing vehicle

Tue, Mar 19, 2024 17:54

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Court of Appeal doubles jail term for driver who killed cyclist

Judges increase “unduly lenient” sentence handed to Syed Ahmed from four years to eight

Sat, Oct 28, 2023 11:46

Increased sentence for hit-and-run driver who killed cyclist while speeding at 80mph in 30mph zone before torching car

Lee Beevers was already banned from driving when he hit and killed cyclist Alan Tankard as the rider crossed the road on his bike wearing hi-vis clothing in West Yorkshire last year

Wed, May 10, 2023 11:37

streetspace for london cycle lanes pop-up infra – via TfL

Transport for London wins appeal over Streetspace active travel programme

Court of Appeal reverses decision from earlier this year that City Hall initiatives to promote cycling and walking were unlawful

Wed, Jun 16, 2021 20:02

Hit and run driver who killed cyclist loses appeal against sentence

Paul Zagar was jailed for six years in June following August 2015 death of David Ardron in Berkshire

Mon, Apr 30, 2018 11:30