Woman remanded over 'hit-run' death

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Hannah Saaf, of St Michael's Hill, Bristol, appeared at Bristol Magistrates' Court accused of killing 11-year-old Sam Riddall.

It is alleged that Saaf knocked down and killed Sam in Eastfield Road, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, on May 1, - she also faced charges of failing to stop at an accident, failing to report an accident, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence and driving without insurance.

Saaf, who spoke only to confirm her name, address and date of birth, was remanded in custody to appear at Bristol Crown Court on May 19.

Prosecutor Gareth Giddings made an application for Saaf to be held in custody.

Defending counsel Ian Kelsey made no application for bail and asked for photographs of the scene to be supplied urgently, so an independent accident investigation could be completed.

Magistrate Marion Anderson remanded Saaf in custody and adjourned the case to May 19. A plea and case management hearing was fixed for August 17.

Last week, Sam's parents, Martin and Rachel Riddall, paid tribute to their son.

Mr Riddall, 45, a former RAF mechanic who works for Campus Crusade for Christ International, said: "Sam was the most wonderful of boys and we loved him very much. His smile could light up the darkest room and his attitude to life shone out of him like a light. He was passionate about football and he loved his brothers and us. He also knew he was loved by us very much indeed."

He added: "But we miss him very much indeed. And we wish he was here with us every second of the day."