Man charged with murder to appear in court after fatal Dinton crash

A motorcyclist was instantly killed in the west Salisbury collision

Author: Sophie CridlandPublished 27th Dec 2021

Paul Barrett who's 42 and from Mere is due before Swindon Magistrates' Court today (Monday 27th December.)

He is being charged with murder after a motorcyclist died in a car crash in Wiltshire.

The 43 year-old victim was killed after being struck by a Volks Wagen vehicle.

The driver, Barrett, was arrested at the scene. He was remanded in custody at Melksham Police station.

Wiltshire Police are continuing to support the family with specialist officers.

Det Insp Simon Childe, who is the Senior Investigating Officer, said:

“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.”

Formal identification of the motorcyclist is yet to be carried out.

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