Northern Ireland veteran Dennis Hutchings received tributes from bikers on the day of his funeral today.
Dozens of bikers drove down the M5 in a convoy this morning.
Supporters of Dennis Hutchings congregate together outside Laganside Court in Belfast.
Liam McBurney
Dennis Hutchings died in the Northern Irish capital after testing positive for Covid; he was due to stand trial in the city over a County Tyrone shooting incident in 1974.
Mr Hutchings died aged 80 alone in hospital in October, which lead to unionist politicians to raising concerns that legal proceedings were allowed to go ahead.
The funeral for Mr Hutchings will take place today at 1pm in Plymouth, Devon.
Mr Hutchings' coffin is to be carried by British Army soldiers, after a u-turn from Ministry of Defence officials who sanctioned the move.
The cortege is expected to be joined by several bikers during its journey to Plymouth from midday.
Supporters wait for the arrival of Dennis Hutchings at Laganside Courts, Belfast.
Mark Marlow
The bikers, began their 110-mile journey at junction 19 of the M5 near Bristol at 8.45am today.
The motorcyclists travelled south past Weston Super Mare, Burnham on Sea and Bridgwater and Taunton Deane.
The service is to be broadcast outside the church on Royal Parade, as well as live online for people that can't make it.
The family said in a statement: 'The family are aware of the great deal of interest from those who supported Dennis in attending his funeral.
'The family are grateful for all the incredible support over many years and are looking forward to welcoming as many people as can make it to Plymouth on November 11.
'All are welcome. Flags are permitted, banners are not. The family have specifically requested no political slogans, speeches or banners on the day.'
In October, the Public Prosecution Service in Northern Ireland defended their move to continue with the prosecution of Mr Hutchings over the shooting.
