By Amy Walker
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A teenage boy has denied an allegation of robbery in Middleton . The 15 year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Manchester Youth Court today (October 1), sitting at Manchester Magistrates’ Court. The court heard that the charge relates to an alleged incident before the alleged murder of Devon Simmonds-Caines in July this year. No further details can be reported at this stage. The teen entered a not guilty plea, and a trial date has been set for March 25 next year, 2026, to be held at the youth court. Sign up to the MEN Court newsletter here During the 15 minute hearing prosecuting counsel Hannah Nicholls, defence counsel Catherine Baird and district judge Margaret McCormack discussed administration matters in relation to the trial. A case management date has been set for December 9 this year. Terrence King, 59, has been charged with the murder of 15 year-old Devon. The teenager died following a collision between an e-bike and a car on Rowrah Crescent, in Langley, at around 11.55am on July 22. Emergency services attended, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Join our Court and Crime WhatsApp group HERE Mr King appeared before a judge for a plea hearing at Minshull Street Crown Court on Tuesday morning, September 30. He entered a not guilty plea. A trial has been set for January 20, 2026, with a pre-trial review to take place on December 22 this year. Mr King, of Castlerrigg Drive, Middleton, was remanded in custody until the next court appearance. — Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That’s why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable , highlighting the best of what we do – bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don’t miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you’ll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@men-news.co.uk or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
