# Teen Driver Sentenced to Life for Murder | London News

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Podcast: [London News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/london-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573121)
Published: 2026-07-04T02:03:06+00:00
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A 19-year-old man, Kian Bateman, has been sentenced to life in prison with 17 years minimum for murdering Reiki healer Shelley Davies after he ran her over with his car in a violent, intoxicated rage. The incident erupted when Bateman, high on nitrous oxide and returning from a gig, saw his brother in a fight and drove his car into the group, fatally striking Davies and seriously injuring her partner, David Bratcher. Though he didn’t stop at the scene, he turned himself in the next day. The jury convicted him of murder and grievous bodily harm with intent, rejecting the defense’s argument that it was an impulsive, unplanned act. Bateman, who has a learning disability and expressed remorse, also faces a 21-year driving ban. The judge emphasized that Bateman used his vehicle as a weapon, and Davies, described as a “force of nature,” is gone too soon, leaving her family shattered. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d5904762c344c9c0

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