Finley Hayes

Finley Hayes, a UK individual also known by his rapper name EFFMCR, has been involved in significant public criminal proceedings in Manchester. He was jailed for causing the death of his friend, Kyle Maher, by dangerous driving.

Key facts and legal proceedings:

• Incident Date: The fatal incident occurred on July 29, 2023, in Wythenshawe. Hayes was riding a stolen black Honda 600cc motorcycle with Kyle Maher, 20, as a pillion passenger.
• Details of the Incident: Hayes "whizzed through" a red light at the junction of Hollyhedge Road and Brownley Road, colliding with a Ford Focus. Mr. Maher was thrown from the bike and later died from his injuries.
• Immediate Aftermath: Hayes fled the scene after throwing away his helmet. He falsely claimed he was the passenger and that Mr. Maher was the driver. He was found to be twice the drug driving limit for cannabis.
• Charges and Conviction: Following a trial, Finley Hayes was convicted of several charges:
• Causing death by dangerous driving.
• Causing death by driving while uninsured and unlicensed.
• Aggravated vehicle taking.
• Aggravated vehicle taking involving a fatal accident.
• Court and Sentencing: The legal proceedings took place at Manchester Crown Court (Crown Square). A sentencing hearing was scheduled for May 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM before His Honour Judge Dean. On May 21, 2026, Finley Hayes was jailed. During the sentencing, the judge criticized Hayes for being an "immature young man" and described his "posturing" in music videos as "stupid" and his "pretence of involvement or admiration of gang culture" as an "illusion".
• Case Reference: The criminal case is identified by the reference number 06A30039124.