Men face court charges after four-year-old's death in Newark crash
Off-road motorbike collision leaves grieving family
Two men have appeared in court in connection with the death of four-year-old Robert Henry Steele in a collision in Newark.
The incident took place on Churchill Drive at 6pm on Sunday, 30th August, involving an off-road motorbike and a car.
Robert Henry Steele, a passenger on the motorbike, died at the scene.
Robert Steele, aged 24, from Grange Road, Newark, faced charges of causing death by dangerous driving, driving while uninsured and unlicensed, and breaching a restraining order.
He pleaded guilty to all charges at Nottingham Crown Court on Wednesday, 30th September, and was remanded in custody until 11th November 2026.
Investigations revealed the motorbike was in a convoy with another bike, whose rider left before police arrived.
Brian Cameron, 32, from Chatsworth Road, Newark, pleaded not guilty to identical charges and will remain in custody until his next hearing on 15th January 2027.
Robert Henry's mother, Tilly Robinson, paid tribute to her son, describing him as her 'pride and joy.'
Detective Inspector Jamie Moore from Nottinghamshire Police emphasised the family's request for privacy and urged against online speculation regarding the incident.