Man charged over death of 14-year-old boy after Stroke Gifford crash

A man has been charged after a 14-year-old cyclist died following a crash in Stoke Gifford.

Leyton Coombs died in hospital five days after a collison involving a car on Great Stoke Way on Tuesday 18th March 2025.

Paul Dacey, 56, appeared at Bristol Magistrates Court today (16 October) charged with causing death by dangerous driving in connection with the collision.

Dacey will appear at Bristol Crown Court on Wednesday 25th November.

Police say Leyton's family continue to be updated by a specially trained family liaison officer.

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