Teen guilty of murder after driving into couple outside social club
Kian Bateman, 19, has been found guilty of murdering Shelley Davies after deliberately driving into her and her partner David Bratcher outside a social club in Cardiff. Davies died three weeks later from severe injuries sustained in the incident, while Bratcher and Bateman's aunt were also injured. Although Bateman claimed he was frightened and did not see the victims, CCTV evidence contradicted his account, leading to his conviction.
- ▪Kian Bateman was found guilty of murdering Shelley Davies and causing grievous bodily harm with intent to David Bratcher.
- ▪Davies died from complications including septic shock after suffering multiple fractures and injuries from the car impact.
- ▪CCTV footage disproved Bateman's claim that his car was surrounded by people, undermining his defense that he drove to escape fear of assault.
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Teen guilty of murder after driving into couple outside social clubJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDavid GrundyBBC Wales BBCBateman shouted "I didn't see Shelley, I didn't see her, I didn't see her" as he was led out of the dock after the verdictA teenager who killed a woman by driving into her has been found guilty of murder.Kian Bateman, 19, deliberately drove into Shelley Davies, 38, and her partner David Bratcher, 40, outside the 4th Glamorgan Homeguard Club in Caerau, Cardiff on 27 September last year.Both suffered serious injuries and Davies died in hospital three weeks later.Cardiff Crown Court heard Bateman drove at the couple after Bratcher had been involved in "an altercation" with Bateman's brother, Kai. Bateman's aunt Louise was also hit by the car.
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