Man charged with murder after crash in South Staffordshire

It's after a collision between an Audi and a motorbike on Sunday evening

Author: Adam FawcettPublished 7th Mar 2024
Last updated 15th Apr 2024

A man has been charged with murder after a crash between an Audi Q3 and a Harley Davidson motorbike in South Staffordshire.

Emergency crews rushed to the scene on Comberford Road in Tamworth at 10pm on Sunday night.

The rider of the motorbike was found with serious injuries and died at the scene. He has since been named by police as Richard Radbourne, 47, from Tamworth.

Officers say Richard's family are now being supported by specially trained officers.

Murat Karakas, 51, of Tamworth, has been charged with murder and is due to appear at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre tomorrow.

A 23-year-old man, also of Tamworth, arrested on suspicion of murder has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

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