The 15-year-old died after being hit by a car while riding a e-bike
17:35, 26 Jul 2025Updated 17:35, 26 Jul 2025
Devon Simmonds-Caines(Image: GMP)
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’.
Police at the scene on Rowrah Crescent, Langley(Image: Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News)
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’.
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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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“This has shocked the whole family. It was a tragic incident that should never have happened that we don’t want to tarnish Devon’s legacy.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 1995, quoting log number 1364 of July 27, contact GMP LiveChat or via the dedicated incident portal.