Kickboxer Murder Charge
World Champion Kickboxer Tyler Ford Charged with Murder After Fatal Swansea Road Collision
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The fatal collision occurred at 1pm on July 9 on Pen Cae Crwn Road in Swansea, when a car collided with an off-road bike, and a 19-year-old male remains in hospital.
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Tyler Ford is from Morriston, Swansea, in addition to being described as a nine-time world kickboxing champion.
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Ford appeared before Swansea Crown Court on July 14 (Tuesday) for the initial hearing, with later court dates set for September and January.
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The identity of the second casualty has not been released publicly, described as an unnamed 19-year-old male.
Tyler Ford, an 18-year-old nine-time world kickboxing champion from Morriston, Swansea, has been charged with murder after a fatal road collision killed teenager Ceiran Evans on July 9, according to ITV News and Mirror. Ford appeared at Swansea Crown Court on July 14, speaking only to confirm his name.
The collision happened at around 1pm on Pen Cae Crwn Road in Gorseinon, Swansea, when a car struck an off-road bike. Ceiran Evans, 18, died as a result. A second casualty — a 19-year-old male — remains in hospital, Daily Record reported.
Two Charges Filed Against the Young Champion
Ford faces two charges: murder and attempted murder. The attempted murder charge relates to the 19-year-old who was also injured in the crash and remains in hospital, according to Examiner Live. Ford has not yet entered a plea. The July 14 hearing was a brief administrative appearance only.
Judge Paul Thomas KC set the next hearing for September 29. That will be a plea and case management hearing. If the case goes to trial, it is scheduled to begin on January 11, 2027, and is expected to last two weeks, Leeds Live reported.
Victim's Family Pays Tribute to Ceiran Evans
Evans's family described Ceiran as a loving and kind-hearted young man. They said he will be remembered always. No further details about Ceiran's background have been released publicly. The identity of the 19-year-old second casualty has also not been made public, according to ITV News.
Ford Held in Custody Pending September Hearing
Ford remains in custody after the court appearance. He was not granted bail. As a nine-time world kickboxing champion at just 18 years old, Ford had built a notable career before the charges, Mirror reported. His legal team made no public statements following the hearing.
South Wales Police confirmed enquiries are ongoing. The investigation covers the circumstances of the July 9 collision on Pen Cae Crwn Road. The 19-year-old victim's condition has not been given a formal update beyond confirmation that he remains in hospital, according to Daily Record.
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