Coventry man fighting for his life after being run over and beaten up

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A Coventry man is fighting for his life after he was hit by a car and assaulted



Three men have been arrested after the incident which left the 26-year-old victim with serious injuries.

Reports suggest that a black Audi hit a man who was then assaulted as he lay in the street.

A black Audi A3 was later found on fire nearby.

The victim is currently in a critical condition in hospital.

Cars were blocked from driving down Manor Road in Atherstone after the man was injured in the road at around 9.25pm on Saturday.

A 38-year-old man, 33-year-old man and a 55-year-old man, all from Atherstone , have been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

They have all been bailed until April while investigations continue.

Det Insp Neil Reader, of Warwickshire Police , said: “This was an extremely serious incident that has left a young man with very serious injuries.

“The incident attracted a lot of attention locally and we’re keen to speak to anyone who witnessed it or has any other information that could help with out enquiries.”

Anyone with any information should call 101 and quote incident 389 of March 25.

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or go to http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org

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Killers of young dad murdered in horrific street attack handed life sentences



Two men who murdered a young dad in a horrifying street attack have been jailed for life.

Robert Keavey and Philip Picken will serve a minimum of 18 years behind bars before they are considered for release following the murder of Greg Kelly.

The 26-year-old was run over twice in a car driven by Keavey and then attacked as he lay dying in the street by Picken.

Mr Kelly’s skull was fractured in the sickening attack in Manor Road, Mancetter, in March last year which saw him struck over the head with an axe or a hammer by Picken.

Mr Kelly, from New Arley, died in hospital a few days later.

Keavey, 38, of Princess Road, Atherstone, and Picken, 56, of Manor Road, Mancetter, had both denied murder, but were found guilty following an 11-week trial at Warwick Crown Court.

They were handed their life sentences today at the same court.

Two other men - Andrew Gay, 40, of Manor Road, Atherstone, and Nicholas Casey, 57, of Victoria Road, Tamworth – were also sentenced.

Gay was found guilty of perverting the course of justice by helping to dispose of evidence following the trial and jailed for four years.

Meanwhile Casey, who pleaded guilty before the trial to perverting the course of justice by concealing evidence, was sentenced to 27 months in jail.

David Parsons, senior crown prosecutor for West Midlands, said: "What began as a disagreement over some missing money soon escalated and resulted in the callous and brutal murder of Gregory Kelly.

“The defendants denied playing any part in the murder or the attempt to destroy key evidence, however they were seen by a number of local people, and using this as well as CCTV footage and data from the defendants’ phones, the prosecution team were able to prove their guilt.

“The men will now have to deal with the consequences of their actions.

“Our thoughts are today with the family and friends of Mr Kelly.”