Two men have been charged with murder after two teenage friends died after they were thrown from their motorbike.
Two teenagers from Newport were sadly pronounced dead at the scene of the collision in the early hours of Thursday 7 May. They have now been named as 19-year-old Jaydon Bowyer and 16-year-old Tashay Canoville.
In an update from Gwent Police this morning a spokesperson said: “Detectives investigating a report of a road traffic collision in Aberthaw Road, Alway, Newport, have charged two men with murder. The men, aged 18 and 34, are due to appear at Newport Magistrates’ Court on Monday 11 May.”
View 2 ImagesJaydon Bowyer, 19, and Ta-Shay Canoville, 20, were allegedly knocked from their bike by a BMW (Image: wns)
Both men have been remanded into police custody ahead of their appearances in court. Two women, aged 24 and 40, from Newport, were arrested on suspicion of murder; they have since been released.
Senior investigating officer, Detective Superintendent Steven Maloney, said: “Both Jaydon and Tashay’s families are being supported by specialist officers and our thoughts remain with them at this difficult time. We would like to thank the community for their support while we continue to investigate fully the circumstances of these tragic deaths.
“We understand that reports of this nature can be concerning to our communities. We have been working around the clock to gather and assess evidence and we have liaised closely with our colleagues in the CPS to reach these two charging decisions.
“While our enquiries continue over the coming days, you are likely to see an increased number of officers in the area.”
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One friend of Jaydon and Ta-Shay said: “It’s such a tragedy and they were the best of mates. Everyone knew them and our hearts are broken into pieces.”
Jaydon’s mother Sophie Pederson said she was “struggling to process the loss of you, my first born, my whole world, my absolute everything”. She said: “My boy, my darling darling boy. Why just why. How do I live without you here by my side. You were the best boy ever. Everyone adored you. Love you millions always and forever, your broken-hearted mum.”