Matthew Rycroft, 37, of Nowell View, Leeds, appeared at Leeds Crown Court today for sentencing after previously pleading guilty to the manslaughter of 12-year-old Callum Rycroft. He also admitted offences of dangerous driving and failing to provide a specimen for analysis.
In addition to the custodial sentence he has also been disqualified from driving for nine years and seven months.
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