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| Man remanded over toddler's death | Man remanded over toddler's death |
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| A 21-year-old man has appeared in court charged with causing the death of a two-year-old in a hit-and-run accident. | A 21-year-old man has appeared in court charged with causing the death of a two-year-old in a hit-and-run accident. |
| Joshua Berrill was killed while crossing Burney Lane in the Alum Rock area of Birmingham in August 2004. | Joshua Berrill was killed while crossing Burney Lane in the Alum Rock area of Birmingham in August 2004. |
| Prosecutors said he was dragged 300m by a car that failed to stop. Joshua's aunt suffered a broken leg. | |
| Afahan Hussain, from Highfield Road in the Saltley area, was remanded in custody until 17 November by magistrates in Birmingham. | Afahan Hussain, from Highfield Road in the Saltley area, was remanded in custody until 17 November by magistrates in Birmingham. |
| He is charged with causing death by dangerous driving, failing to stop at the scene, failing to report the accident, and driving without insurance, tax or a licence. | He is charged with causing death by dangerous driving, failing to stop at the scene, failing to report the accident, and driving without insurance, tax or a licence. |
| The court was told Joshua, of Ward End, Birmingham, suffered serious injuries to his head when he was hit by a Toyota MR2 on in August 2004. | The court was told Joshua, of Ward End, Birmingham, suffered serious injuries to his head when he was hit by a Toyota MR2 on in August 2004. |
| Hussain will next appear at Birmingham Crown Court. | Hussain will next appear at Birmingham Crown Court. |