Man in Court over Melksham Death of Adrian Cooksey

Richard Elmes, 50, appeared in front of magistrates at North West

Wiltshire Magistrates' Court accused of Trowbridge builder Adrian Cooksey's manslaughter, and

perverting the course of justice.

Mr Cooksey was found unconscious in Spa Road, Melksham, in

the early hours of March 8 2009 and in hospital.

Elmes is also charged with perverting

the course of justice and giving

misleading evidence at a previous trial.

Dressed in polo shirt and jeans, Elmes

spoke only to confirm his details. He was committed for a preliminary

hearing at Swindon Crown Court on October 14.

Mr Cooksey's three sons, Adam, Simon and Michael, attended the court.