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Driver denies causing teenage cyclist's death

Phil ShepkaBBC News, Norfolk, Norwich Crown Court
News imageMartin Giles/BBC James Durham, wearing dark rimmed glasses, with hair swept back, and dressed in a black suit, white shirt and patterned tie, walking along a footpath near Norwich Crown Court, bordered by a wall and shrubs.Martin Giles/BBC
James Durham entered no plea at Norwich Magistrates' Court and he has been bailed to appear at Norwich Crown Court

A man has denied causing the death of a teenage cyclist by dangerous driving.

Alfie Brown, 13, died at the scene of a collision in Swafield, near North Walsham in Norfolk, in August 2023.

At Norwich Crown Court, James Durham, 54, of Mundesley, also denied the lesser charge of causing Alfie's death by careless driving.

His trial is scheduled for 23 November 2026.

News imageFamily picture Alfie Brown, pictured with him having been swimming in a river. Behind him are reeds on the far side of the river.Family picture
Alfie Brown, 13, died after he was struck while riding his bike in Swafield, near North Walsham in August 2023

Alfie's mum Rebecca Bauchamp has previously spoken of her pain after her son's death.

She said her son was a "talented artist" who loved to draw comic strips and design characters.

Mr Durham, who was driving a white Ford Ranger truck, was arrested on the same day of the accident.

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