Murder charge over death of boy, 15, in crash
Devon Simmonds died at the scene of the crash in Middleton
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A man has been charged with murder after a 15-year-old boy was killed in a crash involving a car and an electric bike.
Devon Simmonds, 15, died in the crash on Rowrah Crescent, Middleton, at about 11:55 BST on Tuesday.
Greater Manchester Police said Terrence King, 59, had been charged with murder.
Police said Mr King appeared before Manchester Magistrates' Court earlier and was remanded in custody.
The force said another 15-year-old boy who had been arrested on suspicion of theft, in relation to the same incident, was bailed pending further inquiries.
Mr King is set to appear before Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court on 28 July.
Det Insp Andrew Naismith said he was aware of footage circulating online and asked people not to share it due to ongoing proceedings and out of respect for the boy's grieving family.
"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," he said.
Anyone with information about the incident has been urged to contact police.
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