A man has been charged with murder after a 15-year-old boy was killed in a crash between an e-bike and a car in Middleton.
The teenager, later named as Devon Simmonds, died in the crash on Rowrah Crescent, in Langley, at around 11.55am on Tuesday (July 22). Emergency services attended, but the teenager was pronounced dead at the scene.
Floral tributes, along with handwritten cards, pictures and balloons have since been left at the scene. Dozens of youths were also seen gathered at the precinct on Tuesday evening, with fireworks let off in Devon's memory and tributes scrawled on walls in graffiti.
Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that Terrence King, 59, of Castlerrigg Drive, Middleton, has been charged with murder. He was remanded into custody to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court on Thursday (July 24). He has been further remanded to appear at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court on July 28.
A 15-year-old boy previously arrested on suspicion of theft as part of the wider investigation has been bailed pending further enquiries.
Greater Manchester Police are continuing to investigate the fatal crash and are asking witnesses to come forward with information by submitting it to the public major incident portal.
Detective Inspector Andrew Naismith, from GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: “This investigation is already moving at considerable pace and we have now secured a murder charge as part of our work.
“There is still much to do, and our officers are carefully combing through all available evidence to build a picture of the events of that day.
"I am aware of footage of the incident circulating online, and I would ask people to not share this footage due to ongoing proceedings, and out of respect for the boy’s family, who I would remind people are grieving at this time.
“As we continue with our investigation, I would urge anyone with information to please get in touch – either to GMP directly or via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
Information can be provided through GMP's MIPP portal, or by contacting the investigation team on 0161 856 1995, quoting log number 1364 of 22/07/2025. You can also contact 101 or the Live Chat at gmp.police.uk
The independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
*Update*
Police have issued an update on an investigation into the alleged murder of a teenage boy who died when the e-bike he was riding was hit by a car.
Devon Simmonds-Caines, 15, died in the crash in Langley, Middleton on Tuesday morning. Terrence King, of Castlerrigg Drive, Middleton, has been charged with his murder.
The 59-year-old has been remanded in custody to appear at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court on July 28. In an update on Saturday, GMP said the investigation into Devon's death is continuing, with extra patrols being introduced on the Langley estate.
The force also urged the public not to share videos of the incident on social media, saying it was 'aware of footage online purporting to show preceding events leading up to the incident – and which are not currently connected to the investigation'.
Chief Insp Jennifer Partington said: "The investigation into the death of Devon is continuing, with multiple officers working through all the relevant evidence in the case. We are aware of footage circulating online alleging to show immediate precursory events leading to the incident, and which we are not considering to be connected to the investigation at this stage.
"We would like to remind people that this is an active case and there is a grieving family, and would ask the community to not share footage or speculate on what is an ongoing investigation."
In a tribute released through Greater Manchester Police last night (Friday) Devon's family described the teenager as a 'bubbly person' who 'only wanted the best for everyone around him'.
They said: "Devon was an outgoing, bubbly person who always kept himself motivated even when he didn't want to be. Devon loved everyone that loved him and showed respect to everyone that respected him.
"He wasn't afraid to speak his mind and only wanted the best for everyone around him. When he would love, he would love really hard. He wasn't a show off kid and kept himself to himself.
"We as a family are grateful for the tributes being made to Devon and would like to thank the local communities for their support; from both those who knew Devon and those who didn't. We want peace and to remember Devon calmly, surrounded by his loved ones.
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The teenager, later named as Devon Simmonds, died in the crash on Rowrah Crescent, in Langley, at around 11.55am on Tuesday (July 22). Emergency services attended, but the teenager was pronounced dead at the scene.
Floral tributes, along with handwritten cards, pictures and balloons have since been left at the scene. Dozens of youths were also seen gathered at the precinct on Tuesday evening, with fireworks let off in Devon's memory and tributes scrawled on walls in graffiti.
Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that Terrence King, 59, of Castlerrigg Drive, Middleton, has been charged with murder. He was remanded into custody to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court on Thursday (July 24). He has been further remanded to appear at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court on July 28.
A 15-year-old boy previously arrested on suspicion of theft as part of the wider investigation has been bailed pending further enquiries.
Greater Manchester Police are continuing to investigate the fatal crash and are asking witnesses to come forward with information by submitting it to the public major incident portal.
Detective Inspector Andrew Naismith, from GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: “This investigation is already moving at considerable pace and we have now secured a murder charge as part of our work.
“There is still much to do, and our officers are carefully combing through all available evidence to build a picture of the events of that day.
"I am aware of footage of the incident circulating online, and I would ask people to not share this footage due to ongoing proceedings, and out of respect for the boy’s family, who I would remind people are grieving at this time.
“As we continue with our investigation, I would urge anyone with information to please get in touch – either to GMP directly or via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
Information can be provided through GMP's MIPP portal, or by contacting the investigation team on 0161 856 1995, quoting log number 1364 of 22/07/2025. You can also contact 101 or the Live Chat at gmp.police.uk
The independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
*Update*
Police have issued an update on an investigation into the alleged murder of a teenage boy who died when the e-bike he was riding was hit by a car.
Devon Simmonds-Caines, 15, died in the crash in Langley, Middleton on Tuesday morning. Terrence King, of Castlerrigg Drive, Middleton, has been charged with his murder.
The 59-year-old has been remanded in custody to appear at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court on July 28. In an update on Saturday, GMP said the investigation into Devon's death is continuing, with extra patrols being introduced on the Langley estate.
The force also urged the public not to share videos of the incident on social media, saying it was 'aware of footage online purporting to show preceding events leading up to the incident – and which are not currently connected to the investigation'.
Chief Insp Jennifer Partington said: "The investigation into the death of Devon is continuing, with multiple officers working through all the relevant evidence in the case. We are aware of footage circulating online alleging to show immediate precursory events leading to the incident, and which we are not considering to be connected to the investigation at this stage.
"We would like to remind people that this is an active case and there is a grieving family, and would ask the community to not share footage or speculate on what is an ongoing investigation."
In a tribute released through Greater Manchester Police last night (Friday) Devon's family described the teenager as a 'bubbly person' who 'only wanted the best for everyone around him'.
They said: "Devon was an outgoing, bubbly person who always kept himself motivated even when he didn't want to be. Devon loved everyone that loved him and showed respect to everyone that respected him.
"He wasn't afraid to speak his mind and only wanted the best for everyone around him. When he would love, he would love really hard. He wasn't a show off kid and kept himself to himself.
"We as a family are grateful for the tributes being made to Devon and would like to thank the local communities for their support; from both those who knew Devon and those who didn't. We want peace and to remember Devon calmly, surrounded by his loved ones.
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