A MAN who was charged with the murder of an Amesbury motorcyclist is due to appear in court today.

Paul Barrett, aged 42, of White Road, Mere, was charged with murder following the death of a 43-year-old motorcyclist in Dinton.

Update (11.30am, December 27) - Magistrates were told this morning that the case would be sent to either Salisbury or Winchester Crown Court, with Barrett appearing on December 29 for a bail hearing. The defendant was remanded in custody.

The fatal crash happened in the lead up to Christmas, at around 7pm on December 22, along the B3089, Hindon Road.

The driver of a Volkswagen Touran was arrested at the scene, on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. 

Barrett is due to appear before Swindon Magistrates’ Court today, December 27.

Detective Inspector Simon Childe, who is the Senior Investigating Officer, said: “I would like to start by offering my sincere condolences to the family of the victim and we will continue to support them throughout this with specialist officers.

“This charge has come through hard work and dedication of not just those in the Major Crime Investigation Team but all areas of Wiltshire Police.

“I would also like to thank the local community for their support and patience, particularly today when we had to close the road again as part of our investigation.”

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