A 60-year-old man, Terrence King, has been convicted of murder for intentionally driving his car into and fatally injuring a 15-year-old boy in Langley, Middleton, last year. The incident occurred on July 22 when King struck Devon Simmonds-Caines at a speed nearly twice the legal limit, causing severe injuries that led to the teenager’s death at the scene on Rowrah Crescent.
King’s defense was that he did not mean to harm the teenager but was attempting to block the stolen e-bike. Initially, King faced trial in January, but the jury could not reach a unanimous decision, resulting in a mistrial. Subsequently, King admitted to manslaughter after the first trial.
The prosecution pushed for a retrial, which has now resulted in King being found guilty of murder. The courtroom erupted with cries as the verdict was delivered, with King visibly affected by the outcome. Judge Maurice Greene acknowledged the emotional response from the public gallery.
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