THE driver of a car that ended up in the river Avon in Evesham - with his children inside - is due to appear in court today.

Chris Grady is charged with attempted murder after the incident at Boat Lane on Thursday, which left Ryan, six, and Gabrielle, five, fighting for their lives.

The boy is said by police to be improving, but it is thought his sister is still in a critical condition.

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