TWO pals have been jailed after their reckless racing led to the tragic death of a little boy as he played innocently in the street.
Safiullah Asif, who was eight, was sent 'flying through the air' after being hit by a BMW in Ashton-under-Lyne while he played with his brother and cousin.
After finishing work, Thomas McGrath and Kevin Jones were caught on CCTV having lined their cars up, just moments before the horror smash occurred just before 8.15pm on July 23, 2020.
McGrath flew down Ryecroft Street at speeds of up 45mph in a 20mph zone, with Jones trailing behind.
McGrath, 24, missed Safiulla 'by chance' before Jones, 36, hit the boy sending him 'flying through the air' whilst they were driving competitively, Bolton Crown Court heard.
A man had shouted at them to slow down' but the desperate calls were ignored. The man then reported hearing a 'loud bang' before seeing a small child lying 'motionless in the road.
Shocking video footage played in court showed the moment of impact.
This story is from the February 24, 2023 edition of Manchester Evening News.
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