Corey and Casper Platt-May, aged six and two, died in hospital after being hit by vehicle

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Two people have been remanded in custody after two young brothers were killed in a collision in Coventry, a court heard.



Robert Brown, 53, and Gwendoline Harrison, 41, were both charged with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving. Brown, from Wyken, also faced charges of driving while disqualified, with no insurance and otherwise than in accordance with a licence. Harrison, also from Wyken, faced a common assault allegation.



A seven-minute court hearing before three magistrates in Leamington Spa heard that Brown and Harrison are alleged to have committed the offence on 22 February.

The pair, both wearing grey T-shirts, appeared in the dock to confirm their name, date of birth and address.

During their appearance, Brown twice shouted, “this is a fucking kangaroo court” and called the chair of the bench a “fucking prick”.

The case against them was adjourned by the chair, John Martin, until a further hearing via videolink at Warwick crown court, in Leamington, on 22 March.

Corey and Casper Platt-May, aged six and two, were with their mother in MacDonald Road at about 2pm on Thursday when a vehicle hit them. They were taken to hospital with severe injuries. Casper could not be revived and died a short time later, while Corey underwent surgery, but also died. Their mother was unhurt.

DS Paul Hughes, of West Midlands police, said: “It is always tragic to lose loved ones, especially when so young, and we are continuing to offer our support to family members at such a devastating time.



“We are very appreciative of the overwhelming help we have received from the public during our investigations to date, and we continue to ask anyone with information who has not already spoken to us to get in touch with us.”