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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Hannah Al-Othman North of England correspondent

Driver who inhaled nitrous oxide gas before and after killing cyclist jailed

Video grab of Cain Byrne inhaling nitrous oxide gas from a yellow balloon
Video footage was shown in court of Cain Byrne, 20, inhaling nitrous oxide gas from a yellow balloon while driving. Photograph: South Yorkshire Police/PA

A man who was driving without a licence and inhaled nitrous oxide before and after killing an 81-year-old cyclist at a pedestrian crossing has been detained for more than 11 years.

Cain Byrne, 20, jumped a red light at speeds significantly higher than the 50mph limit and hit Graham Slinn as he crossed the A57 near Todwick, South Yorkshire, on 4 April.

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