Police ask prosecutors to consider charges following tragic death of biker

Police have asked prosecutors to consider possible charges following the death of a bike rider in Trafford, an inquest hearing has been told.

Stephen Beaumont, 33, died following a collision on Church Road in Urmston shortly before 10am on Sunday, March 20 last year.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said at the time that the incident happened after Mr Beaumont fell from his Yahama MT-07 ABS motorcycle while riding in tandem with two others. He died at the Salford Royal Hospital the following day (March 21).

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A pre-inquest review hearing was held at Stockport Coroner's Court this morning (Tuesday, April 18).

Sergeant Matt Waggett from GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit told the hearing that a forensic collision investigation report had now been completed.

Using the conclusion of the report and witness evidence he had 'applied an evidential test' and contacted the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) regarding possible charges he said.

"I have asked them to consider whether they believe a charge of causing death by dangerous driving, or driving without due care and attention, is appropriate in this case," he told Area Coroner Chris Morris.

"I have asked for both offences" he continued. "I believe the threshold for dangerous driving is met however that decision will be up to the CPS to apply their own tests."

The officer said it was typically taking between eight to 12 weeks to receive a decision from the CPS.

"Any case involving fatality has to be ratified by a senior prosecutor at management level," he said. "It has to be double-checked as it were."

"There may be some re-work or further evidence required," he said, but added he "wouldn't anticipate