Police and forensic investigators at a crime scene.


TWO men have appeared in court charged with murder after two teenagers were thrown from their motorbike in a horror crash.

The fatal smash took place near a roundabout in Newport, Gwent, when Jaydon Bowyer, 19, and Ta-Shay Canoville, 16, were allegedly knocked from their bike by a BMW.

Jaydon Bowyer in a light suit with a bow tie and boutonnière.
Jaydon Bowyer, 19, died in the horror smashCredit: WNS
 

Ta-Shay Canoville, a young man with dark, curly hair, in a black jacket, blue shirt and shorts, standing with a bottle in his hand.
Ta-Shay Canoville, 16, was also killedCredit: WNS
The car is believed to have fled the scene at Aberthaw Road, early on Thursday as the two pals lay dying.

Terell Case, 18, and Joshua Williams, 34, appeared at Newport Magistrates’ Court today after an urgent investigation was launched.

However, Judge Sophie Toms said: “These matters can’t be dealt with in this court.

“This case will be transferred to Cardiff Crown Court, where you will appear tomorrow.”

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Neither man entered pleas.

Case, from Dyffryn, was initially arrested on suspicion of murder on Thursday and was charged with this offence.

Williams, of no fixed abode, was also charged with murder.

Two women, aged 24 and 40, from Newport, were arrested on suspicion of murder but cops confirmed they have since been released.

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Forensic officers investigating a road traffic collision scene.
Two men have been charged with murder after the young friends were killedCredit: WNS
 

Police and forensic personnel at the scene of a fatal motorcycle crash.
The men have been remanded in custody following the double tragedyCredit: WNS
Tributes flooded in from family and friends as they come to terms with their loss.

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.”

Cops will be allocating specially trained officers to support the families throughout the investigation.

Jaydon’s hairdresser girlfriend Rachael Stephenson said she “never imagined I would see this day having to live in a world without you in it”.

She said: “It still doesn’t feel real, you were more to me than just a boyfriend.

“You were my happiness and the person who made my darkest days feel light again. The pain of losing you so suddenly is something words could never fully explain.

“We were meant to be till death do us part, with a happy family together like we talked about for hours.

“We were meant to make so many more memories together, you were taken from us before your time came.

“I wish I could have one more hug and to hear you laugh and see your smile one more time and to have one more moment with you.

“You had the purest heart. I’ll love you forever, my gorgeous boy. Rest in peace, my beautiful angel, until we meet again.”

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.”