Luke Dann, 37, guilty of manslaughter in Plymouth

Luke Dann captured on police body-worn camera as he was arrested

A man who drove his Range Rover over a pedestrian has been found guilty of manslaughter but cleared of murder.

Luke Dann, 37, from Beechwood Rise, Plymouth, drove his car over David Kelly, 42, also from the city, on Leigham Manor Drive on 21 March.

Mr Kelly died at the scene and Dann's Range Rover was later found in the Marsh Mills retail park.

After a trial at Plymouth Crown Court, Dann was found guilty of manslaughter, with sentencing due on Wednesday.

Some of Mr Kelly's family and friends were in tears as the verdict was read to the court.

David Kelly died at the scene of the crash in Plymouth

The court heard from the prosecution that Dann was driving home from a snooker club on the evening of the incident.

The court was told David Kelly was waiting on Leigham Manor Drive to "pick up drugs" from another person whose identity is not known.

Dann's Range Rover on the night of the incident

There was evidence of an argument between the men and, although the reason for this was unclear, prosecutor Adam Vaitilingam KC said Dann might have become abusive after Mr Kelly asked if he had any drugs.

Witnesses reported hearing shouting, the sound of an engine revving and a "thud".

Mr Kelly died of "severe injuries" caused when he was run over, the court heard.

Dann was found not guilty of murder, but in finding him guilty of manslaughter the jury was satisfied that "any reasonable person present at the scene would realise his driving was bound to put Mr Kelly to physical harm".

Dann did not offer a defence in court and the jury took 14 hours to reach a verdict.

After the hearing, Ria Park, Senior Crown Prosecutor for the CPS South West, said Dann's "aggressive and reckless behaviour" had cost David Kelly his life and that Dann had "refused to take responsibility for his actions".

She added: "However, following a thorough investigation, the CPS was able to build and present a strong case to the jury who agreed that the defendant hit Mr Kelly with his car, resulting in his tragic death.

"Nothing can bring Mr Kelly back to his loved ones, but I hope this conviction goes some way to comfort them at this difficult time.

"All drivers have a duty to act responsibly whilst behind the wheel of a vehicle; this case shows the devastating consequences of not doing so."

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