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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Olivia Lee

Manchester van driver pleads guilty to killing three-year-old girl

Louisa Palmisano
Louisa Palmisano was holding her parents’ hands when Rehman’s vehicle careered into them after hitting a tram. Photograph: Greater Manchester police

A convicted drug dealer has pleaded guilty to killing a three-year-old girl while driving recklessly, shortly after being released from prison on licence.

Rawal Rehman, 35, had been on all-night cocaine binge when his van collided with Louisa Palmisano and her parents in Manchester city centre on 22 February.

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