Family 'devastated' as hit-and-run driver who killed boy, 13, to have early prison release
The family of 13-year-old Kaylan Hippsley is devastated after learning that the hit-and-run driver who killed him, Harley Whiteman, will be released from prison early. Whiteman was originally sentenced to nine years in prison, but his sentence has been reduced to four years under the UK government's Sentencing Act early release scheme. Kaylan's family is calling for the decision to be reversed, citing the severity of Whiteman's crime and the impact on their family.
- ▪Kaylan Hippsley died three days after being struck by a car driven by Harley Whiteman on Brecon Road in Hirwaun, Rhondda Cynon Taf.
- ▪Whiteman was originally sentenced to six years and nine months in prison, but the sentence was increased to nine years after Kaylan's family appealed.
- ▪Whiteman's sentence has been reduced to four years under the UK government's Sentencing Act early release scheme, and he is due to be released on licence in the autumn.
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Family 'devastated' as hit-and-run driver who killed boy, 13, to have early prison releaseImage source, Family photoImage caption, Kaylan Hippsley was walking with friends towards a youth centre when he was struck by Harley Whiteman's carByAimee ThomasBBC WalesPublished5 minutes agoThe family of a 13-year-old boy killed in a hit-and-run say they are "devastated" after being told the driver who caused his death has had his sentence reduced.Kaylan Hippsley died three days after being struck by a car driven by Harley Whiteman on Brecon Road in Hirwaun, Rhondda Cynon Taf, on 29 February 2024.Whiteman was originally sentenced to six years and nine months in prison and banned from driving for eight years and four months but, after Kaylan's family appealed, High Court judges increased the…
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