Marc Allen, 50, was killed after confronting a car thief in December 2019. The thief, Errol Woodger, snatched Allen's keys and used his vehicle as a weapon, running him down. Neighbors heard Allen shouting that the vehicle was his before the hit-and-run occurred. Prosecutors emphasized Allen's vulnerability due to a previous leg amputation, and that the car was supplied by the Motability Car Scheme. Ultimately, Allen died a month later from severe head injuries without regaining consciousness, and Woodger is now on trial for murder and robbery related to this tragic incident.
The victim, Marc Allen, was tragically killed after trying to prevent the theft of his vehicle, which the intruder used as a weapon.
Prosecutor Anthony Orchard detailed how the crime unfolded, noting that Mr. Allen had been watching TV when he was aware of the intruder.
Eyewitness accounts revealed Mr. Allen's desperate attempt to retrieve his car, emphasizing the moment he was struck by the vehicle during the theft.
The defendant, Errol Woodger, is being accused of murder and robbery, with details highlighting Mr. Allen's courageous but ultimately fatal confrontation.
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