Man appears in court on murder charge following collision

By Barrie Hudson - 6 July 2026

Crime

A man has appeared in court charged with murder following a road traffic collision near Royal Wootton Bassett.

Anthony Howells, 43, of Reids Piece, Purton, appeared at Swindon Magistrates Court, charged with the murder of a woman in her 70s from Royal Wootton Bassett following a collision on the B4696 last Tuesday.

He was also charged with dangerous driving, driving with no insurance, failing to stop at an RTC and failing to provide.

No plea was entered in court today and he was remanded in custody once again until his next appearance on Wednesday 8 July at Bristol Crown Court.

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