A Nantwich man has been jailed following a serious hit-and-run involving a motorcycle and a five-year-old child in North Wales.

His family have also been given time behind bars for perverting the course of justice around the incident.

Kaylem Longhurst, 18, was riding the motorcycle when he struck the child, causing serious injuries, before fleeing the scene.

Following a thorough investigation, Longhurst, of Morgan Walk, Nantwich, was identified and admitted dangerous driving.

He was also convicted by a jury at Mold Crown Court in February of conspiring to pervert the course of justice.

Members of Longhurst's family were also found guilty, including his mother, Terry Follows, 43, of Clwyd Street, Shotton, who was convicted of perverting the course of justice.

Shane Hunt, 39, of Clwyd Street, Shotton, who was also found guilty of the same offence.

On Monday 14 April at Mold Crown Court, Longhurst was sentenced to 14 months behind bars.

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Fellows was sentenced to 26 months in custody and Hunt was jailed for 21 months.

Shane Hunt, 39, of Clwyd Street, Shotton, was sentenced to 21 months, with older sister, Cara Haran, 25, of Lucas Avenue, York, sentenced to nine months (Photo: North Wales Police).

Cara Haran, 25, of Lucas Avenue, York, and who is Longhurst's older sister, had already pleaded guilty for her part in the conspiracy. She was sentenced to nine months in prison.

Arlo Buckley, was left critically injured after he was hit and dragged along the road by a motorbike being ridden by Kaylem Longhurst.

The collision happened on Central Drive in Shotton at around 5:30pm on Wednesday 11 September 2024. Arlo was airlifted to Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool.

Temporary Detective Inspector, Katie Davies, of the North Wales Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: "This was a shocking and deeply distressing incident in which a five-year-old child was left with serious injuries, while the person responsible chose to flee the scene rather than stop and help.

"What is particularly concerning is that members of Longhurst's own family then assisted him in attempting to evade justice, including helping him leave the area and destroy evidence.

"I would like to commend the bravery of Arlo and his family, and also thank members of the public who came forward with information.

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"The sentence reflects the diligent work of our officers, in particular Detective Constable Donna Vernon, and sends a clear message that we will relentlessly pursue not only offenders, but anyone who seeks to help them avoid accountability."

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