Man denies attempted murders of three children after car crash
A man has pleaded not guilty to the attempted murders of three children who were passengers in the car he was driving when it crashed and he is due to stand trial next year.
Emergency services were called to reports of a three-car collision on the A146 between Hales and Loddon on the evening of September 26, Norfolk Police said.
Tancredo Bankhardt, of Saxon Road, Great Yarmouth, appeared before Norwich Crown Court by prison video on Wednesday.
The 41-year-old pleaded not guilty to the 11 counts that he faces, including the attempted murders of the three children.
He is also charged with causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent and causing serious injury by dangerous driving in respect of two of the children.
Bankhardt is charged with attempting to inflict GBH with intent in respect of the third child.
The defendant is also charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving to a man, with police stating that the driver of another car was treated for injuries after the crash.
Bankhardt is also charged with dangerous driving in a Vauxhall Astra on the A146 on September 26 and engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour in respect of a woman.
Judge Alice Robinson remanded him in custody until April 7 2026, when he is due to stand trial with a time estimate of eight to 10 days.
She set a date for a further case management hearing on January 19.