Boy charged with murder over Bristol motorbike death Published duration 8 April 2019

image copyright Google image caption The crash happened in Fulford Road at 17:45 BST on Friday

A 15-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with murder over a crash that left a motorcyclist dead.

The rider, named in court as Michael-Lee Rice, died at the scene after crashing into a parked van in the Hartcliffe area of Bristol on Friday.

The boy did not enter a plea at Bristol Magistrates' Court and only confirmed his name and address. He will appear at Bristol Crown Court on Tuesday.

He is also charged with causing a danger to road users.

The boy was arrested after police and emergency services were called to Fulford Road at 17:45 BST.

Detectives are continuing to appeal for witnesses or anyone with information to contact them.

Officers are especially keen to hear from anybody who may have dashcam footage.