The family of a teenage boy who sadly died following a collision in Middleton have paid tribute to him and thanked the local community for their support.
Devon Simmonds-Caines, 15, died following a collision between a car and an e-bike in Rowrah Crescent, Middleton, on Tuesday
Terrence King aged 59, of Castlerigg Drive, Middleton, has been charged with murder and will appear at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court on Monday 28 July .
Devon’s family have released a tribute to 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.
“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.”
