A teenager has been charged with murder following a fatal crash between a car and an off-road bike in Gorseinon, Swansea. Police were called to Pen Car Crwn Road around 1:00 PM BST on Thursday.
Tyler Ford, 18, from Morriston, has been charged with the murder of Ceiran Evans, also 18, from Gorseinon. Ford also faces charges of attempted murder for a second victim, a 19-year-old who remains hospitalized. Ford is currently in police custody.
South Wales Police stated that formal identification of the deceased has not yet occurred, but the family of Ceiran Evans is being supported by specially trained officers. The investigation is ongoing, and police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. Authorities are aware of social media footage circulating from the incident and have requested it not be shared.
Four other men were arrested in connection with the investigation and have been released on police bail. These include an 18-year-old from Gorseinon arrested on suspicion of murder and Section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent; a 33-year-old man from Gorseinon arrested on suspicion of murder; and two 38-year-old men, one from Gowerton and another from Mount Pleasant, arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. Det Ch Insp Danielle Thorne described the investigation as continuing at pace.