Multiple streets in Swansea were closed off throughout Thursday as police investigated
Tributes left at Pen Cae Crwn Road following a crash which killed Ceiran Evans(Image: Media Wales)
An 18-year-old who died after a collision involving a car and an off-road bike in Gorseinon has been named by police.
South Wales Police say although formal identification has not yet taken place, the family of 18-year-old Ceiran Evans from Gorseinon is being supported by specially trained family liaison officers.
Tyler Ford, 18, from Morriston has been charged with his murder.
A 19-year-old man remains in hospital and Ford has also been charged with the attempted murder of a second victim.
He has been remanded in custody to appear at Swansea Magistrates’ Court on Monday, July 13.
Four other men arrested as part of the investigation are on police bail.
They are:
An 18-year-old man from Gorseinon arrested on suspicion of murder and Section 18 grievous bodily harm with intentA 33-year-old man from Gorseinon arrested on suspicion of murderA 38-year-old man from GowertonA 38-year-old man from Mount Pleasant arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender
Detective chief inspector Danielle Thorne, of the Major Crime Investigation Team, said: “The family of Ceiran Evans has been updated on developments and they continue to have our support at this most immensely distressing time. We ask that their privacy is respected.
“While we have charged an individual, which is highly significant, our enquiries are continuing at pace and would appeal for anyone with information to please contact us.
“I would once again like to thank the people of Gorseinon who have supported officers both at the scene and come forward with information. It is very much appreciated.
“We are aware of social media footage circulating from this incident, and we once again ask that this is not shared for obvious reasons.”
Witnesses or anyone with video footage can contact South Wales Police via this link https://mipp.police.uk/operation/62SWP26C37-PO1.
Officers also want to hear from anyone with footage from Pen Cae Crwn Road; Pontardulais Road; Brynteg Road; Cecil Road; Heol Y Mynydd; t The track road between Cecil Road and Heol Y Mynydd or Brighton Road between 8am and 2.30pm on July 9:
Alternatively call 101 quoting reference 2600218457
Or contact Crimestoppers anonymously via this link: Independent UK charity taking crime information anonymously | Crimestoppers.”
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