Killer driver, 13, locked up over death of Marcia Grant after fatal incident in Sheffield suburb

The Star, Sheffield

Detective Chief Inspector Andrea Bowell speaks outside court as killer driver, 13, locked up over death of Marcia Grant after fatal incident in Sheffield suburb

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00:00 Good afternoon, I'm Detective Chief Inspector Andrea Bowell and I'm the Senior Investigating Officer in this case.

00:07 Today a 13 year old has been sentenced for causing death by dangerous driving following the death of Marcia Grant earlier this year.

00:15 Marcia was killed after she was hit by a car in the Greenhill area of Sheffield on Wednesday 5th April.

00:22 A short time later the defendant was arrested and charged with murder.

00:26 An extensive investigation took place and detectives submitted a comprehensive case file to the Crown Prosecution Service.

00:34 Representations were also made in relation to the charges being sought.

00:39 The Crown Prosecution Service final decision was to bring a charge of causing death by dangerous driving.

00:46 This year in October we plead the guilty to that charge and yesterday we handed a two year custodial sentence in a youth offenders institution.

00:56 Since Marcia's death our thoughts have been with her family and friends after she was taken from them in the most difficult of circumstances.

01:04 Marcia was a wife, mother, grandmother, friend and a pillar of her community.

01:11 Her death has had a profound effect on everybody who loved her.

01:15 Although the criminal justice process has concluded today I am aware that this brings no resolution or closure for Marcia's friends and family.

01:24 They will continue to grieve their tremendous loss and will do so for the rest of their lives.

01:30 Losing someone so dearly loved at the hands of another is unbearable and our condolences remain with them at this incredibly difficult time.

01:40 I ask that you continue to respect their privacy. Thank you.

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