'Best Of Friends' Teens Left For Dead After Motorbike Hit-and-run

Pictured here is Ta-Shay CanovilleTwo young friends who were allegedly murdered while on a motorcycle ride have been described as the "best of mates."Jaydon Bowyer, 19, and Ta-Shay Canoville, 20, were allegedly knocked from their bike by a BMW which left the scene of the horror crash.Three people have been arrested by police investigating the tragedy - as family and friends paid tribute to the pair.A man, 18, and woman, 40, are being quizzed on suspicion of murder of the two riding together in Newport, Gwent.One friend said: "It is such a tragedy and they were the best of mates. Everyone knew them and our hearts are broken into pieces."Police rushed to the early hours crash after the motorbike rider and pillion passenger were left for dead at the scene at 1.40am on Thursday.The pair, from the Alway and Ringland suburbs of Newport, were knocked off the motorbike in nearby Aberthaw Road.A BMW car was allegedly involved in the collision with the bike before leaving the scene before officers arrived.Police have not named those arrested but say a man and woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder.A 24-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.All three are in police custody for questioning.Jaydon's girlfriend wrote on social media in tribute: "You were my happiness and the person who made my darkest days feel light again ??? you had the purest heart"The tragic pair have not been named by police but their identities were confirmed in a fund to help the families.The fund for the two families has already raised more than ??10,000.Friend Antonio Borg said: " Following the heartbreaking loss of two young boys from our local community, Jaydon Bowyer and Ta-Shay Canoville, we are raising funds to support both families during this devastating time."All donations will be shared equally between the two families to help ease the financial burden of funeral costs and provide support in the difficult weeks ahead."A spokesman for Gwent Police said: "Officers from Gwent Police investigating a report of a road traffic collision in Aberthaw Road, Newport, are appealing for witnesses."The collision reportedly involved a BMW car and a motorbike; the BMW is believed to have left the scene before police arrival."Two males, the driver and the pillion passenger of the motorbike, were pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. Specially trained officers will be allocated to support the families throughout the investigation."Anyone with information ??? including CCTV and dashcam footage ??? is asked to contact us quoting log reference 2600141467."Officers investigating the circumstances leading up to the collision would like to speak to anyone who was travelling along or residents who reside in Aberthaw Road and the surrounding areas to check their CCTV, between the hours of midnight ??? 1.40am on Thursday 7 May."An 18-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of murder, while a 24-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. All three remain in police custody."WALES NEWS SERVICE — Ta-Shay Canoville and Jaydon Bowyer

Three people have been arrested after a suspected hit-and-run crash which left two teenagers dead.

Jaydon Bowyer, 19, and Ta-Shay Canoville, 16, were killed after they were knocked from a motorbike they were both riding at around 1.40am on Thursday.

Police believe they were hit by a BMW, whose occupants fled the scene, leaving Jaydon and Ta-Shay for dead.

Heartfelt tributes to the pair, from Newport, Gwent, described them as the ‘best of mates’.

As the South Wales community reels from the tragedy, it emerged that three people have been arrested over the crash.

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Gwent Police said a man, 18, and a woman, 40, have been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Separately, a woman, 24, has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

As the investigation continues, police cordoned off Aberthaw Road, with forensic officers seen collecting evidence.

Gwent Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward immediately.

In the meantime, tributes continue to flood in from the local community and the wider UK.

Pictured here is the scene Two young friends who were allegedly murdered while on a motorcycle ride have been described as the "best of mates." Jaydon Bowyer, 19, and Ta-Shay Canoville, 20, were allegedly knocked from their bike by a BMW which left the scene of the horror crash. Three people have been arrested by police investigating the tragedy - as family and friends paid tribute to the pair. A man, 18, and woman, 40, are being quizzed on suspicion of murder of the two riding together in Newport, Gwent. One friend said: "It is such a tragedy and they were the best of mates. Everyone knew them and our hearts are broken into pieces." Police rushed to the early hours crash after the motorbike rider and pillion passenger were left for dead at the scene at 1.40am on Thursday. The pair, from the Alway and Ringland suburbs of Newport, were knocked off the motorbike in nearby Aberthaw Road. A BMW car was allegedly involved in the collision with the bike before leaving the scene before officers arrived. Police have not named those arrested but say a man and woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder. A 24-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. All three are in police custody for questioning. Jaydon's girlfriend wrote on social media in tribute: "You were my happiness and the person who made my darkest days feel light again ??? you had the purest heart" The tragic pair have not been named by police but their identities were confirmed in a fund to help the families. The fund for the two families has already raised more than ??10,000. Friend Antonio Borg said: " Following the heartbreaking loss of two young boys from our local community, Jaydon Bowyer and Ta-Shay Canoville, we are raising funds to support both families during this devastating time. "All donations will be shared equally between the two families to help ease the financial burden of funeral costs and provide support in the difficult weeks ahead." A spokesman for Gwent Police said: "Officers from Gwent Police investigating a report of a road traffic collision in Aberthaw Road, Newport, are appealing for witnesses. "The collision reportedly involved a BMW car and a motorbike; the BMW is believed to have left the scene before police arrival. "Two males, the driver and the pillion passenger of the motorbike, were pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. Specially trained officers will be allocated to support the families throughout the investigation. "Anyone with information ??? including CCTV and dashcam footage ??? is asked to contact us quoting log reference 2600141467. "Officers investigating the circumstances leading up to the collision would like to speak to anyone who was travelling along or residents who reside in Aberthaw Road and the surrounding areas to check their CCTV, between the hours of midnight ??? 1.40am on Thursday 7 May. "An 18-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of murder, while a 24-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. All three remain in police custody." WALES NEWS SERVICE — The scene of the crash in Newport (Picture: Wales News Service)

This included a tribute from Jaydon’s mother Sophie Pederson.

She said she was ‘struggling to process the loss of you, my first-born, my whole world, my absolute everything’.

‘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.’

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 added: ‘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.’

Both of the teens’ families are being supported by specially trained officers, Gwent Police said.

A GoFundMe page has been created to help the boys’ families cover funeral costs.

It has already raised more than £12,000 towards its target of £16,000 and can be found here.

A police spokesperson said: ‘Officers investigating the circumstances leading up to the collision would like to speak to anyone who was travelling along or residents who reside in Aberthaw Road and the surrounding areas to check their CCTV between the hours of midnight – 1.40am on Thursday 7 May.

‘An 18-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of murder, while a 24-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. All three remain in police custody.

‘Anyone with information – including CCTV and dashcam footage – is asked to contact us quoting log reference 2600141467.’

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