An 18-year-old man has been charged with murder following a fatal collision in Gorseinon, Swansea, which claimed the life of a teenager. The victim has been identified as Ceiran Evans, also 18, from Gorseinon.
Victim and Charges
South Wales Police confirmed that although formal identification has not yet taken place, Evans' family is being supported by specially trained family liaison officers. Tyler Ford, 18, from Morriston, has been charged with murder and attempted murder of a second victim, a 19-year-old man who remains in hospital. Ford has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear at Swansea Magistrates' Court on Monday, July 13.
Other Arrests
Four other men arrested in connection with the incident have been released on police bail. They include an 18-year-old man from Gorseinon arrested on suspicion of murder and Section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent; a 33-year-old man from Gorseinon arrested on suspicion of murder; a 38-year-old man from Gowerton; and a 38-year-old man from Mount Pleasant arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Police Appeal
Detective Chief Inspector Danielle Thorne of the Major Crime Investigation Team stated: “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.” She thanked the community for their support and urged the public not to share social media footage of the incident.
Witnesses or anyone with video footage are asked to contact South Wales Police via the Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/62SWP26C37-PO1. Officers are also seeking footage from Pen Cae Crwn Road, Pontardulais Road, Brynteg Road, Cecil Road, Heol Y Mynydd, the track road between Cecil Road and Heol Y Mynydd, and Brighton Road between 8am and 2.30pm on July 9. Information can be provided by calling 101 quoting reference 2600218457, or anonymously via Crimestoppers.
