Stepney Green cyclist death: Driver charged with murder
Parvez Ahmed Rahman, 33, will appear at the Old Bailey again on 28 October
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A 33-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a cyclist in Stepney Green. Chris Powell, 51, was struck by a car on Aylward Street shortly before 23:15 on 6 August. He was taken to hospital but died three days later.
The Metropolitan Police arrested Parvez Ahmed Rahman, of Russia Lane, Bethnal Green, on the night of the collision. He was initially charged with attempted murder and failing to stop after a road traffic collision.
Driver charged with attempted murder after Stepney Green cyclist collision
Parvez Rahman, 33, remanded in custody until 4 September hearing at the Old Bailey
Charge upgraded to murder
Rahman appeared at the Old Bailey on Wednesday, where the Crown Prosecution Service upgraded the charge to murder. The court set his next appearance for 28 October. No plea has been entered.
Aylward Street is a residential road in Stepney Green, running between Mile End Road and Stepney High Street. The collision occurred near the junction with Stepney Way, an area with mixed residential and commercial properties.
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What happens next
Rahman remains in custody ahead of his 28 October court date. The Old Bailey will determine whether the case proceeds to trial. The Metropolitan Police have not released further details about the investigation.
Local residents have not been advised of any road closures or safety measures in the area following the incident. The council has not announced plans for a review of cycling infrastructure on Aylward Street.
Questions this report answers
+Who was charged with murder after the Stepney Green collision?
Parvez Ahmed Rahman, 33, of Russia Lane, Bethnal Green, was charged with murder. He initially faced charges of attempted murder and failing to stop after the incident on 6 August, as reported by the BBC.
+When will the next court hearing take place?
Rahman will next appear at the Old Bailey on 28 October. The court will decide whether the case proceeds to trial, following the upgrade of the charge from attempted murder.
+What happened to Chris Powell?
Chris Powell, 51, was hit by a car on Aylward Street in Stepney Green on 6 August. He was taken to hospital but died three days later, as confirmed by the Metropolitan Police.
+Has the council announced any changes to the road after the incident?
No. Tower Hamlets Council has not announced any road closures or reviews of cycling infrastructure on Aylward Street following the collision, according to the available reports.
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