Coventry ‘hit-and-run driver’ calls judge a ‘f***ing p***k’ in court before being remanded in custody

A man charged with causing the deaths of two young brothers in a hit-and-run in Coventry called a judge a ‘f***ing p***k’ in court before being remanded in custody.

Robert Brown, 53, is accused alongside Gwendoline Harrison, 41, of causing the death of a toddler and his six-year-old brother by dangerous driving.

During court appearance at Coventry Magistrates' Court on Saturday, Brown also shouted "this is a f***ing kangaroo court" on two occasions.

The pair were not required to enter any pleas during the seven-minute hearing before three magistrates.

They are each accused of two counts of dangerous driving.

Both wearing grey t-shirts, they appeared in the dock to confirm their name, date of birth and address.

Brown of Attwood Crescent in Wyken, Coventry, also faces charges of driving while disqualified, no insurance and otherwise than in accordance with a licence.

Harrison, of Triumph Close, also in Wyken, faces a further allegation of common assault.

The case against them was adjourned by chairman of the magistrates' bench, John Martin, until a further hearing via videolink at Warwick Crown Court on March 22.

Brothers Corey and Casper Platt-May, aged six and two, were with their mother in MacDonald Road at around 2pm on Thursday when they were struck by a car.

They were taken to hospital with severe injuries, but Casper could not be revived and died a short time later.

Corey was rushed into surgery, but later died. Their mother was unhurt.

Additional reporting by Press Association