Further charges planned for jockey murders accused

A man accused of murdering two young jockeys who died in a fire at a flat in the UK was told today he could face further charges.

Peter Brown, (aged 37), of School Croft, Brotherton, North Yorkshire, appeared at Leeds Crown Court charged with the murders of promising apprentices Jamie Kyne (aged 18), and Jan Wilson, (aged 19), in September last year.

Mr Kyne, from Co Galway, and Miss Wilson, from Forfar, Scotland, died in the blaze at a flats complex in Norton, near Malton, North Yorkshire.

The deaths of the two young riders shocked the racing world and a series of tributes were held at race courses and yards across Britain and Ireland.

Today, Richard Mansell QC, prosecuting, told the court the prosecution planned to add alternative charges of manslaughter and arson with intent to endanger life.

Brown currently faces two counts of murder.

He appeared in the dock today wearing a dark suit and tie with a white shirt and spoke only to confirm his name.

He was remanded in custody until his next appearance.

The trial is listed to take place at Leeds Crown Court on April 26 and is expected to last two weeks.