Overview

• Layton Cole, 15, died following a collision between a Honda 125 motorbike and a BMW X5 on May 5 in Redditch.
• The motorbike carried three riders, a violation of UK road safety laws, which has drawn heightened scrutiny.
• West Mercia Police arrested three individuals, releasing two on bail and one under investigation, as inquiries continue.
• Investigators are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage to understand the events leading to the crash.
• Community tributes, including flowers and messages, honor Layton, with local youth charity Your Ideas Redditch reflecting on the importance of supporting vulnerable teenagers.