Jealous woman who ran over fiance after birthday party row found guilty of murder

The Manchester University student Alice Wood used her Ford Fiesta as a weapon against partner Ryan Watson  near the home they shared in Cheshire.

By Edward Era Barbacena 

A "jejealous white woman who ran over her fiance after an argument following a party has been found guilty of murder.

Prosecutors said Manchester University philosophy student Alice Wood, 23, used her Ford Fiesta as a weapon against partner Ryan Watson, 24, near the home they shared in Rode Heath, Cheshire, at about 11.30pm on 6 May 2022.

Chester Crown Court heard she "lost her temper" in an argument after the couple had been at a birthday party in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, for a user of the Headway brain injury charity, where Mr Watson was a support worker.

The court heard the pair argued over who was driving home and Wood accused Mr Watson of flirting with a woman.

Wood denied murder and manslaughter, claiming it was a "tragic accident" and she did not realise Mr Watson was trapped under her car when she drove 158m before stopping.

A jury found her guilty of murder and Judge Michael Leeming remanded her in custody ahead of sentencing on 29 January, warning she "may never be released".

David Jones, senior Crown Prosecution Service prosecutor, said: "This was a tragic loss of life of a young man with his whole life ahead of him.