An Accrington man has had his prison sentence extended by three years for killing pregnant Chadderton mum Frankie Jules-Hough and her unborn child.

Adil Iqbal was originally sentenced to 12 years behind bars but campaigners argued this was not long enough.

Appeal judges have extended the boxing coach's sentence by three years to a total of 15 years in prison.

Man sentenced to 15 years in prison for killing Hollyoaks star Frankie Jules-Hough

The Oldham Times: The man was sentenced after recording himself driving at speeds of 123mph (Danny Lawson/PA Wire)The man was sentenced after recording himself driving at speeds of 123mph (Danny Lawson/PA Wire) (Image: Danny Lawson/PA Wire)

The appeal judges said the original sentence was unduly lenient after they heard that he had filmed himself driving at speeds of 123mph before losing control of his vehicle.

In July, Iqbal, of Hope Street, was sentenced by Minshull Street Court in Manchester for causing the death of the former Hollyoaks actress and her unborn baby on the M66 near Bury.

The 22-year-old pleaded guilty to the charges after also causing serious injuries to the Hollyoaks star's nine-year-old son, Tommy and her four-year-old nephew, Tobias.

Her other son, two-year-old Rocky, was also in the car when the 38-year-old stopped on the hard shoulder of the motorway with a punctured tyre moments before the tragic event.

The family was taken to hospital by air ambulance but the 38-year-old and her unborn baby girl, Neeve, died two days later.

Tommy and Tobias were both placed in an induced coma in intensive care.

Previously, solicitor Rose Gibson-Harper, who represents the family said of the original sentence: “Today’s 12-year sentence is insulting and an injustice to the catastrophic injuries little Tobias sustained, and the life sentence Mrs Hough’s family were needlessly handed following her and her unborn daughter’s death due to an act of sheer stupidity.

“Last year, judges were given the power to hand down greater sentences to those convicted of death by dangerous driving – previously, the maximum tariff was 14 years but it was increased to life imprisonment.

"This case stands as one of the worst examples of dangerous driving I have witnessed in my 27-year career as a catastrophic injury lawyer, and we expected the justice system to fulfil its duty and utilise its new-found powers.

“It is important to emphasise that dangerous driving is not a game. It has real and devastating consequences, and we must collectively work towards creating a society that values responsible driving and prioritises the safety of all road users. We urge everyone to reflect upon this tragic incident, which should serve as a wake-up call for humanity.”

Frankie Jules-Hough’s former partner, Calvin Buckley, said Friday’s sentencing appeal hearing was held on the same day their daughter Neeve was due to be born.

Mr Buckley said: “I would like to start by thanking Hugh James law firm and Road Peace, the national charity for road crash victims, for supporting me throughout this process and their continued support.

“Today should have been the proudest and happiest day of my life.

“Today I should be celebrating becoming a father for the first time with my partner Frankie Julia Hough to our daughter Neeve. Today is the day Neeve was due to be born and make her making her entrance into the world.

“Instead I am in court fighting for their justice.”

“Neeve’s death isn’t recognised in the eyes of the law. Frankie’s family and I was shocked and saddened by this decision.

“It was an insult to Frankie and Neeve’s memory and clearly didn’t reflect the devastation and loss caused.”