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A Worcester man accused of causing more than £100,000 of damage by driving a tractor through a flood has appeared in court.

Simon Morgan allegedly caused criminal damage by driving a John Deere tractor through a market town flooded by Storm Bert.

The 58-year-old faces 16 counts of criminal damage.

He appeared at Worcester Magistrates' Court on Thursday, November 6.

The defendant donned a grey suit and tie as he spoke only to confirm his full name, date of birth, and that he would give no indication of pleas at this stage.

Morgan is accused of driving the tractor through the flooded streets of Tenbury Wells on November 24 last year.

He is said to have damaged multiple businesses in Market Street and Teme Street.

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