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Hi Gordon
This is certainly a Hybomitra, and it looks like ciureai. Some muehfeldi can look almost identical to ciureai, and usually the best way to distinguish them is using the shape of sternite 8 and the dorsal lamellae. I believe that ciureai is the more likely species to be found in S.E.England, and it's certainly on the wing at the moment - I caught one in West Norfolk yesterday.
Tony