A MAN has admitted to causing the death of a schoolgirl by dangerous driving last autumn.
Adil Manir, 19, now of Chatsworth Street, Keighley, appeared before a judge at Burnley Crown Court where he admitted to causing the death of nine-year-old Aleena Kauser in Bacup Road, Rossendale, on September 18.
A second man Mohsen Saddique, 22, now of Rowsley Street, Keighley, denied the same charge and he is set to face trial at the same court to stand trial on November 14.
Manir, formerly of Beech Street, Rawtenstall, was driving an Audi A5 at the time and Saddique, formerly of Wheatholme Street, Rawtenstall, is alleged to have been driving a Volkswagen Golf at the time.
Manir must wait until the outcome of the trial before learning his fate and a pre-sentence report is due to be prepared.
He was given conditional bail not to enter the Rossendale borough except to work for Bacup Taxis or approach named witnesses.
Saddique has similar bail conditions, with no work-related exception.
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