Loughton school crash: Boy, 12, dies in ‘deliberate’ hit-and-run

A 12-year-old boy has died and five others were injured in a “deliberate” hit-and-run crash near a school.

The crash happened near Debden Park High School in Loughton, Essex, at about 15:20 GMT.

Two 15-year-old boys, a 13-year-old boy, a 16-year-old girl and a 53-year-old woman were also hurt but their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Police have launched a murder inquiry and want to speak to Terry Glover, 51.

Ch Supt Tracey Harman, of Essex Police, said officers were looking to speak to Mr Glover, from Loughton, “in connection with the investigation”.

Ms Harman said officers were investigating whether the crash was linked to “another incident nearby” and made a “direct plea” to Mr Glover to contact police.

The force has appealed for help locating a silver Ford KA, with registration number LS08 OKW, which was “likely to have damage to [its] front” and failed to stop at the scene.

It is thought all the injured children were also pupils at the school on Willingale Road.

A 15-year-old boy who was hurt told the BBC he believed the driver had deliberately targeted the group.

Speaking from an east London hospital, he said he was walking on the pavement with a friend when he heard a car revving behind him.

He described how the Ford KA sped up, mounted the pavement and hit the pair of them, throwing his friend over the bonnet.

The GCSE student, who is awaiting treatment for injuries to his arm, back, leg and head, said all those hit by the car were walking near to him.

Full story: (BBC News)