Man in court charged with death by dangerous driving in Swafield
Alfie's mum Rebecca Bauchamp, has previously spoken of her pain after her teenage son died.She said her son was a "talented artist" who loved to draw comic strips and design characters. Mr Durham was arrested on the same day of the accident on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of a collision. He was later released under investigation before he was charged.
Throughout the hearing Alfie's dad Andrew Brown stared through the glass of the dock in Court Six, as Mr Durham confirmed his name, date of birth and address.He was wearing black rimmed glasses, a black suit and patterned tie, but he did not enter a plea.District Judge Matthew Bone said the case was too serious to be heard at Magistrates' Court, and he set a date of 29 August for a plea and trial preparation hearing at Norwich Crown Court.Mr Durham was granted bail on condition he lives and sleeps either at his home address in Mundesley or his caravan in North Walsham.
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