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Woman Sentenced for Leaving Vulnerable Man to Die After Stealing Mobility Scooter

Kimberley Ann Hawkins jailed for six years after dragging Neil Shadwick in freezing temperatures, leading to his death.

  • Kimberley Ann Hawkins, 41, stole Neil Shadwick's mobility scooter, dragging him along the ground in Stroud, Gloucestershire.
  • Shadwick, 63, who had severe Parkinson’s disease, was left in sub-zero temperatures and died hours later in hospital.
  • Hawkins pleaded guilty to manslaughter, aggravated vehicle taking, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
  • Judge Peter Blair KC described Hawkins' actions as callous and noted Shadwick's extreme vulnerability.
  • Hawkins was sentenced to six years and six months in prison for her crimes.
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