Man admits killing child in hit-and-run in Essex
52-year-old Terence Glover will return to court for sentencing on 8th January
Last updated 30th Nov 2020
12-year-old Harley Watson died at Whipps Cross University Hospital in east London after a vehicle was driven into children on 2nd December 2019 as they were leaving Debden Park High School in Loughton.
Terence Glover, 52 and previously of Newmans Lane in the town, pleaded guilty to manslaughter by diminished responsibility via video-link at Snarebrook Crown Court today, 30th November.
He pleaded not guilty to a charge of murder, which was accepted, and will return for sentencing in the new year.
Glover also pleaded guilty to the attempted murders of 10 others aged between 12 and 23-years-old, and driving a Ford Ka dangerously.
He is currently being held at a mental health facility.
Investigating officer Heather Apen, of the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate, said: “Harley Watson had his dreams and aspirations cruelly taken from him due to the actions of Terence Glover.
“This crime has destroyed a family and impacted an entire community. Numerous other victims suffered physical and mental trauma as a result of Glover’s actions that day and, throughout this investigation, have shown continued bravery. They, too, have had to go through the events of that terrible afternoon over and over again.
“I want to pay tribute to the immense courage Harley’s parents have shown throughout this investigation and, even though nothing will bring their son back, I hope today’s result today will help them, and the other victims of this terrible crime, to try and rebuild their lives.”