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A man has pleaded not guilty to murder after a 15-year-old boy was killed in a collision between an e-bike and a car in Middleton.

Devon Simmonds died following the crash on Rowrah Crescent, in Langley, at around 11.55am on July 22.

Emergency services attended, but the teenager was pronounced dead at the scene.

Terrence King, 59, was charged with his murder, and an alternate offence of manslaughter.

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At a plea hearing today, September 30, at Minshull Street Crown Court, Mr King entered not guilty pleas to both charges.

During the short hearing, administration matters which cannot be reported at this stage, were discussed regarding the upcoming trial.

A trial date has been set for January 20, 2026, with a pre-trial review to take pl

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