Driver cleared of criminal charge in 2016 Croydon tram crash that killed 7

Alfred Dorris was charged under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 over the derailment, which occurred when he was driving the tram at over 70km/h (43mph) on a sharp bend.

The prosecution claimed that Dorris may have had a "micro-sleep" while at the controls of the tram, but he denied this and blamed a combination of external factors, including poor lighting and signage, for his confusion.

The jury at the Old Bailey cleared Dorris in less than two hours, concluding that system errors were the issue, not the driver.

The case raised questions about where the weight of responsibility lay for the safety of tram passengers, with some suggesting that it was on the tram operator and Transport for London (TfL) to ensure proper systems were in place.

A man named Mr Dorris has been found guilty of causing a tram to derail in London in 2016, resulting in the deaths of seven people.

The verdict was reached after a trial in which the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) prosecuted Mr Dorris under health and safety laws.

Ms Wynne, the mother of one of the victims, said that Mr Dorris should be held accountable for the accident, even though she believes he didn't set out to kill anyone.

The lawyer for Mr Dorris read a statement from his client, who expressed remorse for the accident and said there are no winners in the case.

TfL and the tram operator Tram Operations Limited previously pleaded guilty to not taking reasonable care and will be sentenced next month.