18 August 2026

Teenager jailed for 'truly shocking' bashing and fatal crash

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Teenager jailed for 'truly shocking' bashing and fatal crash

A violent teenager who brutally bashed a man and later killed his friend in a horrific crash has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in jail.

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