Teenager charged with murder of Grangemouth e-bike rider

Aaron McPherson, 17, died in hospital two weeks after the incident car on Portal Road

Aaron McPherson - the 17-year-old rider of the e-bike
Author: Paul ReillyPublished 20th Jun 2024

A teenager has been charged in connection with the murder of a 17-year-old e-bike rider who died following a crash with a car in Grangemouth.

Aaron McPherson was taken to hospital after the incident on Portal Road around 11.45pm on 30 May.

He died at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary on Saturday

The accused, a 17-year-old male, is due to appear at Falkirk Sheriff Court on Friday.

An 18-year-old man was also arrested in connection with the collision but has been released pending further enquiry.

Detective Chief Inspector David MacGregor said: "Our thoughts remain with Aaron's family and friends. Officers are offering support and keeping them updated as our investigation continues.

"I'd like to thank members of the public who have already come forward and would ask anyone else with information, who has not already spoken to police, to please do so."

Anyone with any information should call Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 4450 of Thursday, 30 May.

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