Bath murder: detectives given more time to question two teenagers after fatal stabbing
16-year-old Mikey Roynon died from a single stab wound on Saturday night (June 10)
Police in Bath have been granted more time to question two boys on suspicion of murder.
A 15-year-old from Dorset and a 16-year-old from Wiltshire were arrested on Sunday after the fatal stabbing of Mikey Roynon in the Weston area of the city.
A post-mortem confirmed Mikey died from a single stab wound at a property on Eastfield Avenue in Bath on Saturday night.
Enquiries continue at what Avon and Somerset Police describe as 'at pace' by the Major Crime Investigation Team.
Detective Inspector Mark Newbury, the senior investigating officer, said: “We’ve spoken to a large number of witnesses who were present at the address on Eastfield Avenue on Saturday and are confident we have a good understanding of what happened.
“We believe Mikey was killed following an argument, we believe this was a spontaneous incident and do not believe it was linked to any other incidents or as a result of any tensions between rival groups.
“We feel it is important we share these beliefs publicly as we’re aware there is lot of speculation and conjecture online which is both unhelpful for our investigation and hurtful for Mikey’s family to read.”
Chief Inspector Ronald Lungu, of the Bath Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “I’d like to reassure the community we’re listening to them.
“We’re aware of concerns young people were planning to gather today in Royal Victoria Park and of fears some may carry knives and are confident this will not happen.
“We’re carrying out extra patrols throughout the park as well as around the Royal Crescent area.
“Neighbourhood officers will also outside a number of school gates at the end of the school day to engage with pupils, staff and parents and carers and I’d urge anyone with concerns to talk them.”
He added: “I’d also encourage parents and carers to talk their children about the devastating consequences of carrying a knife.
“The causes of knife crime are complex and multi-faceted and we need everybody to work together to tackle the problem.”
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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