Overview
- Gwent Police, which announced charges Monday, said an 18-year-old and a 34-year-old will appear at Newport Magistrates’ Court accused of murdering two teenagers.
- The collision that killed best friends Jaydon Bowyer, 19, and Ta‑Shay Canoville, 16, happened in the early hours of Thursday on Aberthaw Road in Alway after a BMW reportedly struck their motorbike and left the scene.
- Paramedics pronounced both the rider and pillion dead at the scene, and specially trained officers are supporting the families.
- Two women, aged 24 and 40, who were arrested during the inquiry have been released, and detectives are still appealing for witnesses and footage quoting log reference 2600141467.
- Local tributes and a fundraiser reflect the community impact, with a GoFundMe passing £12,000 toward a £16,000 target to help cover funeral costs.