Funeral held for biker killed in Castle Bromwich crash

TRIBUTES: The memorial erected on the A452 Collector Road following
last month's fatal crash. Mr Clarke's nickname was "Stig".

THE funeral of a motorcyclist who died in a recent crash on the Collector Road took place earlier today (Monday).
Christopher Clarke, aged 32, was killed in a collision on the dual carriageway on Sunday, March 20.
More than three weeks on from the fatal crash, which happened near the junction with Auckland Drive, loved ones gathered for a funeral service this afternoon.
New Road, in Solihull town centre, was closed for a period as a cavalcade of bikers paraded along the route.
Ahead of the event police confirmed that some disruption of local roads was expected due to the number of vehicles in attendance, warning that any traffic offences would be "thoroughly investigated."
The event sparked debate on social media, with some residents raising concerns about road safety issues.
Others leaped to the defence of the procession and claimed the criticism was disrespectful to Mr Clarke's friends.