Teen accused of killing footballer Nick Campo in crash asks to revoke his own bail to 'demonstrate remorse'
The 17-year old driver accused of killing promising footballer Nick Campo has had his bail revoked at his own request.
The teenager made the call to "demonstrate remorse", his lawyer said, as the boy faced court in front of Campo's parents today.
The boy, who can't be named for legal reasons, was allegedly behind the wheel of the car in North Lake, in Perth's south, when it rolled and collided with another vehicle in July.
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A teenager who was behind the wheel of a car in a crash that killed talented footballer Nick Campo in Perth has had his charges upgraded. 9News
Nick was one of five people inside the Toyota Hilux when it rolled.
The teenager was originally charged with dangerous driving occasioning death but that was later upgraded to manslaughter.
Explaining the bail issue in Perth Children's court today, the teen's lawyer said the "unusual request was to demonstrate remorse".
Since his son's death, Daniel Campo has campaigned on road safety.
"It's felt like years to be honest - every day is a flash," he said, outside court.
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