Bath murder: Three boys remain in custody as 16-year-old victim named
Mikey Roynon, from Kingswood, couldn't be saved during the incident over the weekend
Last updated 12th Jun 2023
Police have this evening (June 12) confirmed the 16-year-old boy who died at a property in Bath on Saturday night was Mikey Roynon from Kingswood.
Emergency services were called to the scene at Eastfield Avenue shortly after 11pm on Saturday night after they received reports of someone being stabbed.
Mikey was unable to be saved - despite efforts from passers-by and paramedics, and he died at the scene a short time later.
A post-mortem examination confirmed he died from a single stab wound.
Three boys – a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old from Wiltshire and a 15-year-old from Dorset – remain in police custody and continue to be questioned by detectives.
Eight teenagers, who were arrested within half an hour of the incident from a bus on Lansdown Lane, have since been released from custody and no further action will be taken against them.
Detective Inspector Mark Newbury, of the Major Crime Investigation Team, said: “Mikey’s family have been informed of these developments and our thoughts continue to be with them as they come to terms with their loss.
“Specialist family liaison officers supported them through the formal identification process which is something no family should ever have to experience.
“The investigation into Mikey’s murder continues at pace with a team of officers and staff working tirelessly to piece together what happened.
“A cordon remains in place at the scene, and we continue to appeal for anyone who has images, footage or information which could help our inquiry to get in touch.”
Chief Inspector Ronald Lungu, of the Bath Neighbourhood Policing team, added: “This tragedy is one too many and it should not be allowed to happen anywhere.
“I hear the community’s concerns about this and other recent incidents and would like to reassure them we are doing everything we can to tackle knife crime in Bath, as well as in other towns and cities across our policing area.
“We’re working closely with our partners to educate and divert young people away from crime as we recognise many of them are vulnerable and need support.
“We also take a strong approach to enforcement and when necessary and appropriate, will robustly deal with offenders and bring them to justice.
“Anyone concerned about Mikey’s death or who has worries more generally about knife crime is encouraged to talk to officers.
“We will have a visible presence throughout the Weston area as our enquiries continue, while officers regularly patrol the city. All of my team will be happy to talk to anyone about their concerns and will do everything they can to reassure them.”
Anyone with information, images and/or footage which could help our inquiry into Mikey’s death can submit it via the Major Incident Public Portal.
If you prefer to contact us by phone, call 101 and provide the call handler with the reference 5223136640.
You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form.
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