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Farmer says 'human error' has ruined his life following death of three-year-old son

Neil Speakman has denied a gross negligence manslaughter charge at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court following the death of his son Albie in July 2022

Chris Brayford
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Albie Speakman died at a farm in Walshaw, Bury, in July 2022 after being struck by a Kramer telehandler. (Great Manchester Police)
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Albie Speakman died at a farm in Walshaw, Bury, in July 2022 after being struck by a Kramer telehandler. (Great Manchester Police)

A Lancashire farmer said his life has been ruined after his son was fatally struck by a moving telehandler on-farm. Albie Speakman Neil Speakman is currently on trial at Manchester Minshull Street...

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