Mikey Roynon: Boy, 16, stabbed to death in Bath is named by police
Mikey Roynon's family were supported by specialist officers as they went through the process of identifying the teenager. Police are urging anyone with information or footage to contact them.
Monday 12 June 2023 20:09, UK
A 16-year-old boy stabbed to death in Bath on Saturday has been named by police.
Mikey Roynon, from Kingswood, was found by emergency services at an address in Eastfield Avenue. He died at the scene.
A post-mortem examination found he died after sustaining a single stab wound.
Eight teenagers arrested on a bus less than 30 minutes after the incident have been released and will face no further action
Three boys - a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old from Wiltshire and a 15-year-old from Dorset - were arrested on suspicion of murder on Sunday are still in custody.
Detective Inspector Mark Newbury, of Avon and Somerset Police, 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."
He said police were working "tirelessly to piece together what happened".
A cordon remains in place at the scene and anyone who has pictures, video or information is urged to get in touch.