A TEENAGER charged with the murder of a 19-year-old boy from Tilehurst has had a delay in entering his plea.

Sheldon Lewcock was riding an electric bike when he was involved in a collision in Pierces Hill on August 4 last year. He passed away five days later.

Ryan Willicombe, from Newbury, was originally charged with driving a vehicle involved in a road accident and failing to report that accident as well as one count of driving without third-party insurance.

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However, the 18-year-old has since been charged with murder, attempted grievous bodily harm, and causing death by dangerous driving.

He was due to enter a plea at Reading Crown Court on Monday (November 13) but his defence barrister asked the judge for a postponement.

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A trial date has been set for February 5 and is expected to last two to three weeks. He is next due to appear in court on December 15.

Willicombe appeared via video link from HMP Bullingdon wearing a black jumper and spoke only to confirm his name.

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The court previously heard that Willicombe is being held in custody with no immediate bail application.