David Morgan was initially charged with attempted murder after cyclist Richard Daniel Smith was hit by the 40-year-old's Mercedes CLA 180 Sport car on Chartwell Road in the city.

Richard Smith (Image: Norfolk Constabulary)

But Morgan a former Heartsease High School pupil - appeared at Norwich Crown Court on Monday on a murder charge after Mr Smith died as a result of his injuries on May 11.

David Morgan (Image: Facebook)

Morgan, who wore a grey tracksuit and gold chain in the dock was not asked to formally enter a plea with the Plea and Trial Preparation Hearing (PTPH) adjourned until July 3.

A trial, expected to last 10 days, was formally fixed by Judge Anthony Bate for November 2.

Judge Anthony Bate (Image: Newsquest)

The defendant, from George Winter Court, Norwich and who works as a forklift driver having........

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