Plymouth keeper Luke McCormick bailed over crash that killed brothers

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Plymouth goalkeeper Luke McCormick has been granted conditional bail in court over charges of causing death by dangerous driving, driving with excess alcohol and driving without insurance.

The mother of the two boys killed in the incident, Amanda Peak, 30, was clutching a teddy bear and a framed photograph of her sons Arron, 10, and Ben, eight, as she watched proceedings.

McCormick appeared at Fenton magistrates' court in Stoke-on-Trent and was given conditional bail. He will appear next at Stoke Crown Court on June 16.

The keeper was arrested after his black Range Rover hit a Toyota the boys were travelling in on the M6 in Staffordshire early on Saturday morning as they made their way to the Silverstone racetrack for a day out.

The boys' father, Phil Peak, 37, who was at the wheel of the Toyota, was left seriously injured. He sustained a suspected broken neck and back in the crash and was treated at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire. Three other occupants of the Toyota were treated at the same hospital for minor injuries.

Plymouth issued a statement confirming they will take no action until the legal process is completed.

"Plymouth Argyle feels it would be inappropriate to make any comment, or take any action, regarding Luke McCormick at this stage," the statement read. "We intend to make a full and detailed statement when the legal process is complete, but not until.

"However, the club reiterates that it sends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Arron and Ben Peak. They are very much in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time."

Mrs Peak, 30, paid tribute to her sons yesterday and said the family, from Partington, Manchester, have been "devastated" by the crash. She added: "No parent should have to go through the nightmare we have gone through."

McCormick, 24, is a former England youth international who was twice voted Argyle's young player of the season.

The Coventry-born Championship player once took part in a police campaign to promote road safety.