Tragic former England youth captain Courtney Meppen-Walter became a father for the third time just months before his death aged 32.
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Ex-Manchester City star Meppen-Walter's passing was announced by his current club, Bury, on Tuesday.
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No details have been announced regarding the circumstances of the defender's death.
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'We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former player Courtney Meppen-Walter, at the age of 32,' a Bury statement read.
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The 32-year-old leaves behind two daughters and a son - having become a father again in July when he welcomed his second girl.
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A candle light vigil was held for Meppen-Walter on Tuesday night, with family and friends releasing balloons and fireworks in honour of the 32-year-old.
Courtney Meppen-Walter, who played for Man City and England at youth level, has died at the age of 32.
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He became a father for the third time in July.
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Pictured in 2010
Meppen-Walter had been part of Manchester City's youth set-up and captained England's Under-18 side.
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He was released by Man City in 2013 after he was jailed for 16 months for causing the death of two people by careless driving.
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Kulwant Singh, 32, and his sister Ravel Kaur, 37, were both pronounced dead at the scene following a high-speed crash in Manchester.
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Meppen-Walter was released after serving half of that sentence.
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The defender joined Carlisle United following his release from prison and spent two seasons at the Cumbrian side.
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Meppen-Walter later had spells at Ashton United, Stockport County, Glossop North End, Chorley, AFC Telford United, Radcliffe, Guiseley, Nantwich Town, Bury and Stalybridge Celtic.
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Meppen-Walter was released by Bury in the summer of 2025 after a loan spell at Stalybridge Celtic.
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In 2019, when Meppen-Walter was playing for Chorley, he was banned from being behind the wheel for 22 months after he was caught drink-driving.
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Meppen-Walter had been found to have been more than twice the legal limit when he was stopped in his vehicle by police in Manchester city centre.
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The footballer had been arrested and taken to a police station where he gave a positive reading of 85 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath – the legal limit being 35mcg.
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Meppen-Walter was jailed in 2013 for causing the death of two people by dangerous driving
Brother and sister Kulwant Singh and Ravel-Kaur died following the high-speed crash in Manchester
Meppen-Walter, right, was released by Manchester City following the verdict in 2013
Meppen-Walter played for Carlisle United between 2013 and 2015, before a career in non-league football
Meppen-Walter was also ordered to serve a 12-month community order, as well as completing 80 hours of unpaid work.
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'I know what you are probably thinking and what everyone else is thinking,’ Meppen-Walter said in court.
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‘I will probably get called every name under the sun and I deserve it.
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I'm just embarrassed.'
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The court had heard that alcohol played no part in the deaths of Mr Singh and Ms Kaur who had come to the UK from Afghanistan in 2001 to start a new life after fleeing persecution by the Taliban.
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A pre-sentence probation report noted his drink-driving reflected 'poor judgment' when considering his previous conviction and that 'again he has failed to consider the consequences of his actions'.
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Caitriona McLaughlin, defending, said: 'The most significant mitigation in this case is his genuine remorse which has been reflected throughout.
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Chairwoman of the bench Margaret Hutchinson said: 'We hope this will be a lesson to you and we will not see you in court again.
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