The court heard that Owen, Hayley's cousin, and his father were racing after the family in 'fury'. Also cleared of Peter's murder was Maughan's 54-year-old father Patrick. These were charges his son had previously admitted along with causing serious injury by dangerous driving to Mr Mahon. She said she could see him 'frothing' at the mouth and Owen Maughan biting his tongue 'in temper'. However, Tyrone Smith, defending Owen Maughan, argued there was no 'direct evidence' of his client's intent when he hit the other Wildtrak.
Source: Daily Mail February 22, 2026 03:18 UTC