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Family 'devastated' as hit-and-run driver who killed boy, 13, to have early prison release

Family 'devastated' as hit-and-run driver who killed boy, 13, to have early prison release
BBC UK Saturday 08 August 2026, 20:49 UTC 1 min read
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Harley Whiteman's sentence has been reduced as part of the UK government's early release scheme.

Harley Whiteman's sentence has been reduced as part of the UK government's early release scheme.
Harley Whiteman's (PERSON) UK (LOCATION)
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