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Ghetts Remanded After Fatal Ilford Hit-and-Run as Prosecutors Seek Charge Upgrade

A Barkingside court hearing on Monday will consider prosecutors' plan to elevate the case to causing death by dangerous driving.

Overview

  • Justin Clarke-Samuel, 41, known as Ghetts, is charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving after an October 18 collision on Redbridge Lane East in Ilford.
  • Police say the driver allegedly failed to stop, and the 20-year-old pedestrian later died in hospital.
  • Prosecutors have indicated they will seek to change the charge to causing death by dangerous driving at the October 27 hearing at Barkingside Magistrates' Court.
  • Clarke-Samuel was remanded in custody following an initial appearance at Stratford Magistrates' Court on October 20.
  • The Metropolitan Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage to assist the ongoing investigation.