BAD drivers galore including an alleged hit and run driver accused of injuring a cyclist are set to pack out Worcester Magistrates Court today.
Whether it's suspected speeding, driving off after an accident or being careless behind the wheel, the city's magistrates will deal with a host of motoring matters today.
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People up today include Qumar Ajaz of Hawthorn Road, Worcester. The 38-year-old is accused of exceeding the 50mph speed limit on the A449 at Ombersley on July 13 last year.
Sophie Ashfield, 27, of Gordon Place, Biston is up for speeding in Wolverhampton Road, Kidderminster on May 2, 2019 and failing to give information relating to the identification of a driver suspected of an offence.
Thomas Dickinson, 31, of Chiltern Road, Stourbridge is accused of driving off from the scene of a crash in Pershore Lane, Hindlip, near Worcester on May 26 last year. The incident was said to have involved 'personal injury' to a cyclist. He is also accused of driving his Peugeot without due care and attention.
Other offences being dealt with include allegations of speeding on the M5 (exceeding the variable speed limit). Also up are uninsured drivers and motorists who are said to have got behind the wheel without a valid MOT certificate. Motoring trials are also being held today.
At Worcester Crown Court the Redditch murder trial continues following the fatal stabbing of Colton Bryan who was 22 years old.
Adam Carpenter, 21, of Wharrington Hill, Redditch, Faisal Fiaz, 21, of Millsbro Road, Redditch and Mohammed Saddam Hussain, 25, of Oakfield Avenue, Birmingham deny murder and conspiracy to rob following the stabbing shortly after 9.30pm on July 15 last year.
Meanwhile, Mohammed Hammed Hussain, the brother of defendant Mohammed Saddam Hussain, left the country after the stabbing which involved a large hunting knife nine inches long is still being sought by the authorities in connection with Mr Bryan's murder.
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