Return From Oz: Accused Flies In To Face GBH & Strangulation Charge

A Somerset man, accused of GBH and strangulation, flew in from Australia for his first appearance at Croydon Magistrates’ Court this week.

Alexander Colyer, 30, of Vicarage Lane, Mark, Highbridge, Sedgemoore is alleged to have committed the offences against another man in Lambeth, south London.

He is currently working for a recruitment company Down Under on a work visa and will be allowed to continue living in Australia while on bail.

Colyer is charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm, with intent, plus a charge of intentional strangulation on July 30, 2022.

The magistrates declined jurisdiction, due to the seriousness of the charge and Colyer will appear at Inner London Crown Court on September 3.