A shocking case of alleged revenge has unfolded at Manchester's Minshull Street Crown Court, where 60-year-old Terrence King stands accused of murdering Devon Simmonds-Caines in a tragic incident that occurred on July 22, 2025. The prosecution paints a picture of deliberate intent behind Mr King's actions, which they claim were driven by outrage rather than a desire to simply recover the stolen e-bike.
According to the prosecution, CCTV and doorbell camera footage shows Simmonds-Caines riding an e-bike that the prosecution alleges he had stolen from another boy. The 15-year-old was then deliberately targeted by Mr King's Vauxhall Insignia, which was driven at speed before veering onto the pavement and colliding with Simmonds-Caines. Tragically, the teenager died at the scene due to his injuries.
While Mr King has admitted to manslaughter, he denies murder, maintaining that his actions were not deliberate but rather a consequence of his outrage. The prosecution's argument hinges on the claim that the footage shows Mr King steering his vehicle purposefully into Simmonds-Caines without attempting to brake. A pre-recorded interview with the boy from whom the e-bike was allegedly stolen has also been presented as evidence, in which he describes being attacked by Simmonds-Caines and a friend before they stole the e-bike.
The trial continues, with the jury tasked with determining whether Mr King's actions were reckless or deliberate. The case raises questions about the severity of Mr King's punishment, given that he has already admitted to manslaughter but refuses to accept full responsibility for his actions in this high-profile incident.