Terrence King
Case Information & Details
Public criminal case information in the UK reveals details concerning an individual named Terrence King, primarily involving a high-profile manslaughter conviction.
Key Facts, Dates, and Court Decisions:
Terrence King, aged 59/60, of Castlerigg Drive, Middleton, was charged with the murder of 15-year-old Devon Simmonds-Caines (also referred to as Devon Simmonds) following a collision between King's car and the teenager's e-bike on Rowrah Crescent in Middleton on July 22, 2025. Emergency services pronounced the boy dead at the scene.
- July 24, 2025: Terrence King (born 10/12/1965) was charged with murder and appeared at Manchester Magistrates' Court, where he was remanded in custody.
- July 28, 2025: King was further remanded to appear at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court for a preliminary hearing. During this hearing, administrative matters were discussed, and a provisional trial date was set for January 19, 2026. He was not required to enter a plea at this stage.
- January 28, 2026: A jury at Minshull Street Crown Court found Terrence King guilty of manslaughter. The jury was unable to reach a verdict on the murder charge, and King admitted to manslaughter. Prosecutors had alleged King deliberately hit the teenager with his car, while King claimed he was trying to "block the bike in" and had no intention to harm anyone. He was remanded in custody, and a further hearing was scheduled for February 10, 2026.
- July 8, 2026: A hearing for Terrence King (case reference 06PP0360625) was scheduled at Manchester Crown Court (Minshull St), presided over by His Honour Judge Maurice Greene.
- July 10, 2026: During the ongoing legal proceedings, a jury heard that King, 60, denied murder but admitted manslaughter. He testified that he was driving between 30 to 40 mph, approximately twice the speed limit, and did not brake before the collision. He stated he did not intend to kill or injure Devon, nor damage the bike.
Additionally, there is a separate public criminal case listed for a Terrence King (case reference SCS/2025-076846) at Livingston Sheriff Court - Court 1, with a hearing date of May 27, 2026. The specific charges for this case are not detailed in the available information.