AFTER a fatal crash caused the death of a motorcyclist, a man from Mere has been charged with murder and will be in court later this week.

Paul Barrett, aged 42, of White Road, was charged following the death of 43-year-old motorcyclist Ryan Brindley in Dinton.

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.

This morning, December 27, at Swindon Magistrates' Court, Barrett spoke only to confirm his date of birth and address.

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The crash with the Amesbury motorcyclist 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. 

In court presiding justice Christine Smith told the defendant: “You have heard we cannot deal with this case here and we are officially sending this to the crown court and there will be a hearing on Wednesday, December 29, to deal with your bail status.”

Family members of Mr Brindley attended the hearing, which lasted only a few minutes.

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