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Harry Dunn’s alleged killer will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court next month 

Harry Dunn's alleged killer will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court next month  2

Harry Dunn’s alleged killer Anne Sacoolas will appear over video-link at Westminster Magistrates’ Court next month charged with causing death by dangerous driving

  • Harry Dunn’s alleged killer will face criminal proceedings in the UK, CPS says
  • Anne Sacoolas accused of killing teenage motorcyclist outside US military base
  • She had diplomatic immunity asserted on her behalf by US and fled the UK
  • CPS says case will be heard at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on January 18


Harry Dunn’s alleged killer will face criminal proceedings in the UK, the Crown Prosecution Service said today.

US citizen Anne Sacoolas is accused of killing the teenage motorcyclist in a road crash outside US military base RAF Croughton in Northamptonshire on August 27, 2019. 

The 44-year-old, who worked at the base for the US State Department, had diplomatic immunity asserted on her behalf by the US Government following the collision, and was able to leave the UK nine days after the incident. 

The CPS reached the decision to charge Sacoolas with causing Mr Dunn’s death by dangerous driving in December 2019, but an extradition request was rejected by the State Department last year.

The Sacoolas case will now be heard at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on January 18, the CPS said. It is understood that the American citizen will appear via video-link.

Mr Dunn’s mother, Charlotte Charles, said her family were feeling ‘very emotional’ after hearing the news. 

Harry Dunn’s alleged killer will face criminal proceedings in the UK, the Crown Prosecution Service said today

Harry Dunn’s alleged killer will face criminal proceedings in the UK, the Crown Prosecution Service said today 

US citizen Anne Sacoolas has been charged with causing the teenage motorcyclist’s death by dangerous driving

US citizen Anne Sacoolas has been charged with causing the teenage motorcyclist’s death by dangerous driving 

Mr Dunn’s mother, Charlotte Charles, said her family were feeling ‘very emotional’ after hearing the news

Mr Dunn’s mother, Charlotte Charles, said her family were feeling ‘very emotional’ after hearing the news 

A general view of RAF Croughton near Brackley on October 7, 2019

A general view of RAF Croughton near Brackley on October 7, 2019

‘My family and I are feeling very emotional and overwhelmed, having just learned the news that Mrs Sacoolas is now to face our justice system,’ she said.

‘It is all that we asked for following Harry’s death.’

A CPS spokesman said: ‘While the challenges and complexity of this case are well known, we remain committed to securing justice in this matter. 

‘The case will be heard at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 18 January.

‘Anne Sacoolas has a right to a fair trial. It is extremely important there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice any proceedings.’ 

This is a breaking news story, more to follow 

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