Overview

• His Honour Simon Mills halted the proceedings on day eight at Mold Crown Court by discharging the jury for legal reasons.
• A new trial has been scheduled for June 1, 2026.
• Abubakr Ben Yusaf, 29, and Umar Ben Yusaf, 34, deny causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and Abubakr also denies causing death while uninsured.
• Evidence presented included claims the brothers were racing home from Aberystwyth and that a BMW driven by Abubakr entered Mr Jenkins’ lane before the head-on impact.
• Rhys Jenkins, 41, died in the A483 Belan Straight crash near Welshpool and his nine-year-old son suffered a serious head injury, with his widow later thanking supporters in a statement.