Crime

Coventry Hit and Run Driver Jailed Over Keaton Slater Death

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Hit-and-run driver jailed after striking 12-year-old Keaton Slater at 75mph in Coventry.

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Offender fled the UK to Latvia shortly after the fatal schoolboy collision.

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Keaton's parents spearheaded a relentless extradition campaign to secure the suspect's return.

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The family released a four-word message of thanks to supporters following the court verdict.

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