PAUL ROBERTSON CAUSES TRAGIC DEATH IN CARLISLE AND FACES PRISON
In a case that has shocked the community of Carlisle, Paul Robertson was formally sentenced to three and a half years in prison at Carlisle Crown Court after admitting to causing the death of Kenneth Graham through dangerous driving.The tragic incident occurred on the evening of May 12, 2012, on Newton Road, a busy residential area in Carlisle, where Mr.
Graham was crossing the street to reach his vehicle when he was struck by Robertson's car.
Stuart Pattinson, the Senior Crown Prosecutor representing CPS North West, emphasized the severity of the case, stating, “This case highlights the terrible consequences of highly inappropriate driving in built-up residential areas.
Mr.
Graham was crossing the road to get to his car when he was knocked down by Paul Robertson, who was carrying out a dangerous manoeuvre and driving on the wrong side of the road.” Pattinson also expressed gratitude towards the members of the public and local residents who responded swiftly to the scene and provided crucial eyewitness testimony.
He extended his sympathies to the family and friends of Kenneth Graham, who have suffered an irreplaceable loss due to Robertson’s reckless actions.
“I would like to thank the members of the public, including local residents, who assisted at the scene and were prepared to give evidence having witnessed something so tragic and shocking.
I would also like to offer my sympathies to the family and friends of Mr Graham, who have lost their loved one as a result of Paul Robertson's reckless and irresponsible actions,” he said.
Further investigations by Cumbria police uncovered disturbing evidence on Robertson’s mobile phone and computer, revealing a number of indecent images of children.
As a result, Robertson was charged with four counts of making indecent images and four counts of possessing indecent images.
He pleaded guilty to these charges on September 2, 2013, and was subsequently sentenced to an additional 12 months in prison for these offences.
In the same court session, Robertson’s friend, Robert Hartley, admitted to driving without due care and attention immediately prior to the fatal collision.
Hartley received a conditional discharge for 12 months and was also issued six penalty points on his driving license, reflecting the seriousness of the incident and the shared responsibility among those involved.
