WBA's Hughes jailed for six years

West Bromwich Albion striker Lee Hughes was jailed for six years after being found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving today following a trial at Coventry Crown Court.

Hughes, aged 28, of Meriden, West Midlands, was found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving in his sports car.

The West Bromwich Albion forward was convicted at Coventry Crown Court at the end of a six-day trial.

Hughes ploughed his super-charged Mercedes sports coupe into another car near his home, killing a father-of-four who was travelling in the back, before fleeing the scene on foot.

The footballer bit his lip but showed no other signs of emotion when the verdict was delivered.

The jury took just 90 minutes to reach its decision.