A boy charged with murder is alleged to have placed a YoBike into the path of a motorcyclist.

The 15-year-old appeared before Bristol Crown Court on April 10, charged with murdering Michael-Lee Rice and causing danger to road-users.

The teenager - who cannot be named for legal reasons - was charged after Mr Rice died when his motorcycle crashed into a parked van on Fulford Road, shortly before 6pm on April 5.

Robert Morgan-Jones, prosecuting, said it is claimed Mr Rice was riding a stolen motorcycle, without a helmet, by the Fulford Arms pub in Hartcliffe.

It is alleged a group of people went into the road.

Mr Morgan-Jones said: "One pulls a yellow push bike into the road, directly into the path of the motorcycle.

"The crown says that is (the boy)."

Bristol Live understands the push bike involved was a YoBike.

Mr Lee collided with a van and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The youngster appeared in court wearing a grey sweat top. He was supported in court by his mum and stepdad.

Trial likely to be in October

The Recorder of Bristol His Honour Judge Peter Blair QC sent the boy to secure accommodation.

He has said October 2 would be the likely date for a trial, coinciding with the first day of a High Court judge's term at the crown court.

Detectives investigating the fatal collision have launched a dedicated web page appealing for information.

A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: "Anyone who saw the incident or who has dashcam, CCTV or mobile phone footage which could help can upload it here bit.ly/2I48Mvn .

"Alternatively call 101 and ask to speak to officers working on Operation Munich."