Hunt for second man after teenagers die in Hayes car crash

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Police are seeking a second man in relation to a car crash that killed three boys who were waiting at a bus stop to go to a party.

 
 
 


Police are continuing to question a male suspect and are looking for a second man after three teenagers were killed when a car crashed into them in west London.
George Wilkinson, Josh Kennedy and Harry Rice were waiting at a bus stop with a group of friends in Hayes when they were killed.
Police have arrested one man, aged 28, on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving but are continuing their search for a second man in connection with the incident.
Harry was a promising footballer who had signed with semi-pro side Farnborough Town FC following a successful trial.
 

He left the club a few weeks ago.
Academy manager Marc Wardley said the boy was "quiet and a really nice lad who got on with things, and who could have gone on to play at a decent level".
Flowers, cards and other tributes have been left at the scene for the three victims - two aged 16 and one 17.
 
George Wilkinson
The teenagers were at a bus stop when a black Audi collided with them at around 8.40pm on Friday night.
Staff at a local football club said they believed the youngsters had been on their way to a 16th birthday party on the premises when they were hit.
A member of staff at the GOALS centre said the party had been cancelled following the tragedy.
    
Image: Harry Rice
Among the messages left at the scene of the collision was a card that read: "George Boy, I love you so much, love Kev, Vinnie."
Another said: "I thought I would never have to write this and I don't know what to write but I will always love and miss you millions."
People leave flowers at the scene
Image: People leave flowers at the scene
A third card read: "To my bro, always together for ever," while a fourth said: "To my darling baby boi my heart is broken, love mum, Vinnie."
The trio were among a larger group of teenagers, the rest of whom avoided injury.
It is believed the Audi mounted the pavement just outside the entrance to a nearby Esso petrol station and travelled a few metres down the road before colliding with a lamp post.
The Audi after the collision
Image: The Audi pictured after the collision
Detectives said they believed the car was travelling at high speed and stopped a short distance away from the collision.
Following the crash, two men reportedly left the vehicle and one of them was detained by members of the public.
The suspect is being questioned at a north London police station.
Police say they believe at least one other male in the Audi had fled the scene. They do not rule out more passengers being in the car.
DS Jane Shaw, of the Met's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "We know that there was a large party nearby and many people would have been travelling through the area and saw what happened or witnessed the aftermath. I need these witnesses to contact police immediately."
Flowers left at the scene
Image: The tragedy happened on Friday evening
At the time of Harry's signing with Farnborough Town, his father Ian said: "He was thrilled and didn't have any hesitation in signing with them, it's a nice place with a nice people and a semi-pro cub is a good level to start at, he's happy with it."
Farnborough scout, Marc Wardley, added: "He's done well and will be a good addition to our youth team, we're delighted to sign him."
Reacting to news of Harry's death, Farnborough's chairman Simon Gardener said: "The club is deeply saddened and our thoughts and condolences are with the family."
The club hopes to have a tribute for Harry at their next home game in February.
People stand at the scene of the crash
Image: A number of people were pictured at the scene on Saturday
Police have confirmed that the crash is not being treated as terror-related.

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