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15-Year-Old Dies in Middleton E-Bike Crash; Man Arrested on Murder Charges

Investigating alleged theft before the collision, Greater Manchester Police have appealed for witness footage.

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Overview

  • Devon Simmonds was pronounced dead at the scene of a collision between a car and an e-bike on Rowrah Crescent at about 11:55 am on July 22.
  • A 59-year-old man is in custody on suspicion of murder and will be questioned by detectives.
  • Police are probing claims of theft in the events leading up to the crash and have arrested another 15-year-old on suspicion of theft.
  • Officers have established a cordon around the scene and are collecting CCTV, dashcam and doorbell recordings as part of the homicide investigation.
  • Greater Manchester Police are supporting the victim’s family and urge anyone with information to contact them via 101 or Crimestoppers.