Man charged with the murder of a man who was knocked off his e-scooter in Bamber Bridge
Ben Smith from Walton-le-Dale was riding down Station Road, when he was hit by a Transit van.
A man's been charged with the murder of a 20 year old man, who was knocked off his scooter in Bamber Bridge.
Ben Smith from Walton-le-Dale was riding his e-scooter down Station Road on Thursday afternoon (11th February) when he was hit by a transit van.
25 year old Samuel Bretherton, of Mellor Road in Leyland, has been charged with murder.
He is due to appear before Preston Magistrates’ Court today (Saturday, February 13th).
Ben's family has paid tribute to him:
“Ben was a much loved son, brother, father, partner, grandson and friend to many. He has been taken from all of us in such tragic circumstances and we would urge anyone with any information to come forward to help the police.”
Detective Chief Inspector Zoe Russo from Lancashire’s Force Major Investigation Team said:
“I would like to thank the public for their support and the witnesses that have already come forward to tell us about what they saw.
“I am asking anyone who saw what happened but hasn’t yet made contact to speak to us.
“We know that this shocking incident has caused some concern within the local community but as legal proceedings are now active and out of respect for Ben’s bereaved family and friends, I would ask people not to speculate on social media. If you know something, please speak to us instead.”
A second man, arrested on suspicion of criminal damage in connection with a wing mirror being struck from the Transit van just prior to the collision, has now been released under investigation pending further enquiries.
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