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Road-Rage Death Trial Reaches Jury After Closing Arguments

Closing speeches set out a choice between alleged intent to cause serious harm versus a torque‑steer accident theory.

Overview

  • Andrew Robson, 33, denies murdering Paul Bowles, 50, after a roadside confrontation that escalated into a fight at the Elk Mill roundabout in Greater Manchester.
  • Prosecutor Gordon Cole KC told jurors Robson deliberately veered his Transit van toward Mr Bowles, arguing he "lost his temper" and intended to inflict serious harm.
  • Defence counsel Simon Csoka KC pointed to tyre-mark analysis he said was consistent with torque steer, calling the collision a "classic accident" under stressful driving conditions.
  • Robson testified he was "scared to death," insisted he did not intend to hit Mr Bowles, and said he drove off because he wanted to get away from the situation.
  • The jury is expected to retire on Friday to consider verdicts on murder and the alternative count of manslaughter.