More than 100 police officers and staff are working on the ongoing investigation into the murder of a 16-year-old boy in Bath at the weekend.
16-year-old Mikey Roynon was fatally stabbed | Photo courtesy of Mikey’s family / Avon & Somerset Police
The Major Crime Investigation Team inquiry is looking to establish exactly what happened on Saturday 10th June, and who was responsible for Mikey Roynon’s death.
Two boys, a 16-year-old from Wiltshire and a 15-year-old from Dorset, remain in police custody being questioned by detectives.
This morning, Tuesday 13th June, a 15-year-old boy from Wiltshire who had also been arrested was released from custody and no further action will be taken against him.
Enquiries continue to be carried out at the scene of the incident, on Eastfield Avenue in the Weston area of the city.
The scene at Eastfield Avenue in Bath | Photo © Bath Echo
A knife has been recovered by specialist officers tasked with searching the surrounding area.
Detective Inspector Mark Newbury, the senior investigating officer, said: “We are utilising all the resources necessary to provide the answers Mikey’s family deserve and to get justice for him.
“We don’t underestimate the impact of our presence on Eastfield Avenue and would like to reiterate once more our appreciation for the residents’ support.
“We expect it’ll take a few more days to complete our enquiries but we hope the majority, if not all our actions, will be completed by the weekend.
“Our investigation is progressing and we have already built up a fairly good picture of what took place.
“Around fifty to sixty people, the majority of which were children, were inside the property at the time and sadly witnessed things no one would want them to see.
“As a result, we are working closely with our partners to ensure they have access to support, including specialist counselling.”
He added: “I’d like to remind people this is a live investigation and it is extremely important there should be no commentary or sharing of information or images online which could in any way prejudice any future proceedings.
“It can be an offence to identify anyone who witnessed all or part of the incident as well as those who have been arrested.
“I’d also like to remind people of the impact the sharing of images, footage or even discussing the incident online may have on Mikey’s family.
“They are already going through the most difficult of times and you may cause them further upset.”
Anyone with information, images and/or footage which could help the ongoing inquiry into Mikey’s death can submit it via the Major Incident Public Portal.
If you prefer to contact the police 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.
No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.
