Mother pays tribute to four-year-old killed in Newark collision

A four-year-old boy has died following an off-road motorbike crash in Newark, as his mother remembered him as her "pride and joy".

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Published 5 September 2026 at 01:16

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In brief

What happened

Four-year-old Robert Henry Steele died at the scene on Churchill Drive in Newark after the off-road motorbike he was travelling on collided with a car. A 24-year-old man riding on the same motorcycle suffered serious injuries, remains in the hospital, and was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Additionally, 32-year-old Brian Cameron was charged with multiple offences, including causing death by dangerous driving and driving while disqualified.

Why it matters

The fatal incident claimed the life of a young child, prompting his mother, Tilly Robinson, to issue a public tribute and thank the emergency services and bystanders who helped at the scene. The case involves serious driving-related offences, including causing death while unlicensed, uninsured, and disqualified. Furthermore, another individual remains hospitalised with severe injuries resulting from the crash.

What's next

Brian Cameron is scheduled to appear next at Nottingham Crown Court on 30 September as the legal process moves forward. In addition, police are continuing their investigation to identify the rider of a second motorbike who was travelling in convoy and left the scene before officers arrived.

A four-year-old boy, Robert Henry Steele, has died after the off-road motorbike he was travelling on collided with a car in Newark on Sunday evening.

Nottinghamshire Police confirmed that the young boy was pronounced dead at the scene in Churchill Drive following the collision.

A 32-year-old man has now been charged in connection with the fatal incident. Brian Cameron, of Chatsworth Road, Newark, appeared at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Wednesday facing three separate offences.

Cameron has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, and causing death by driving while uninsured and unlicensed. According to police, he is due to appear next at Nottingham Crown Court on 30 September.

A second man, aged 24, who was riding on the same off-road motorbike as the four-year-old, was also arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Police confirmed that he suffered serious injuries in the crash and remains in hospital receiving treatment.

On Friday, Robert Henry's mother, Tilly Robinson, issued a tribute through Nottinghamshire Police, speaking of the loss of her young son.

“Robert Henry was my pride and joy and my heart will be forever broken,” Ms Robinson said. “Myself, his little brother, Ronny-Boy, and all our family will never forget Robert Henry and we will make sure his memory lives on in all that we do.”

She described him as a boy who made a lasting impression despite his young age: “He may have only had four precious years with us but he was such a big character, full of love, big smiles and cheeky charm.”

Ms Robinson also acknowledged those who responded on Sunday night, adding: “We would like to thank all the emergency services and members of the public present at the scene who helped my boy, Robert Henry.”

According to investigators, the motorbike carrying Robert Henry was travelling in convoy with a second motorcycle at the time of the collision. What is not yet clear is the identity of the second rider, who police said left the scene before officers arrived.

The legal process is now underway, and the charges against Cameron will be put before Nottingham Crown Court later this month as the investigation continues.

I'll be following this one as it moves through the court system — check back for updates.