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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Katie Dickinson

Woman caused death of Manchester Arena bomb hero while overtaking cyclist

Jacqueline Higson was sentenced to 12 months in prison, suspended for two years (Danny Lawson/PA) - (PA Wire)

A carer was overtaking a cyclist on a rural road when she caused the death of an ex-military policeman hailed a hero for helping injured victims of the Manchester Arena terror attack, a court heard.

Jacqueline Higson, 65, crossed into the opposite carriageway when she hit motorcyclist Darron Coster and knocked him off his bike, causing unsurvivable injuries.

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