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Police officer held dying man's hand after drink-driver killed him

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 16:55 · Archive

A drunk driver killed a 28-year-old man and injured his twin brother in a Norwich crash on Christmas Eve.

Nicolae Brica's Renault Megane struck 28-year-old twins Thomas and James Plane in Barrack Street in the early hours of December 24. The brothers had been riding a Beryl bike on their way back from a night out when they came off and fell into the road. Thomas was left lying in the road while James went to his aid. Another driver saw what had happened and stopped to warn other motorists, while James called 999.

The emergency call was cut short as James was hit by Brica's car mid-call and thrown forward. Thomas became trapped beneath the vehicle and was dragged along the road before the car came to a stop. Firefighters had to winch the car away so paramedics could reach him. A police officer stayed with Thomas as he lay trapped, holding his hand until he died.

Brica, who admitted causing the death and injuring James, has asked if he can be deported once he is sentenced. Judge Andrew Shaw paid tribute to the officer's actions at sentencing on Thursday.

Police officer held dying man's hand after drink-driver killed him
Image: Eastern Daily Press

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