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Mikey Roynon: Police warning over Bath stabbing footage Mikey Roynon death: Police recover knife after Bath stabbing
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16-year-old Mikey Roynon from Bristol died of a single stab wound at a party in Bath on Saturday 16-year-old Mikey Roynon from Bristol was attacked at a party in Bath on Saturday
Police investigating the fatal stabbing of a teenager are asking people not to share footage of the incident on social media. Police investigating the fatal stabbing of a teenager in Bath have recovered a knife.
Mikey Roynon, 16, from Bristol died from a single stab wound at a party in Bath, on Saturday. Mikey Roynon, 16, from Bristol died from a single stab wound at a party on Saturday.
Three teenagers arrested on suspicion of murder remain in police custody. A 15-year-old boy from Wiltshire who was arrested has been released without charge. Two other teenage boys remain in police custody.
Chief Inspector Ronald Lungu, of the Bath neighbourhood policing team, said sharing the footage is an offence and could jeopardise the investigation. A weapon was recovered by specialist officers searching the area surrounding Eastfield Avenue.
He told the BBC: "At this moment we would like to advise people not to share any footage that's out and about of the incident or of the young people, especially of the witnesses or the suspects. Det Insp Mark Newbury said: "Around 50 to 60 people, the majority of which were children, sadly witnessed things no one would want them to see".
"To make it clear, this could be an offence. People can be prosecuted for sharing footage of juveniles, witnesses or suspects." "As a result, we are working closely with our partners to ensure they have access to support, including specialist counselling," added Det Insp Newbury, the senior investigating officer.
Mikey Roynon died after a single stab wound to the chest
He also reiterated previous calls for people to stop sharing footage of the incident on social media, and the impact this could have on Mr Roynon's family.
"They are already going through the most difficult of times and you may cause them further upset."
Ch Insp Ronald Lungu, of the Bath neighbourhood policing team, said sharing the footage is an offence and could jeopardise the investigation.
"People can be prosecuted for sharing footage of juveniles, witnesses or suspects," he added.
Police are urging people not to share footage of the distressing incident onlinePolice are urging people not to share footage of the distressing incident online
The identities of juveniles under the age of 18 are protected by law and remain anonymous throughout criminal proceedings. The identities of under-18s are protected by law and remain anonymous throughout criminal proceedings.
Ch Insp Lungu said they had asked for extra time to question three boys - a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old from Wiltshire and a 15-year-old from Dorset, in relation to the incident.Ch Insp Lungu said they had asked for extra time to question three boys - a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old from Wiltshire and a 15-year-old from Dorset, in relation to the incident.
He thanked the community of Eastville Avenue for "their patience on allowing and supporting" them to continue their investigation. The 15-year-old from Wiltshire has now been released without charge.
He thanked the community of Eastfield Avenue for "their patience on allowing and supporting" them to continue their investigation.
"At the moment our focus is to ensure the family of Mikey is supported and we give them justice," he added."At the moment our focus is to ensure the family of Mikey is supported and we give them justice," he added.
Councillor Paul May, cabinet member for children's services at Bath & North East Somerset Council, said the authority sent out a joint letter with police on Monday to schools and parents in the area explaining some of the immediate actions being undertaken to support young people traumatised by the tragedy. Bath & North East Somerset Council sent out a joint letter with police on Monday to schools and parents in the area explaining some of the immediate actions being undertaken to support young people traumatised by the tragedy.
"Children's services from Bath & North East Somerset as well as neighbouring authorities, youth workers and educational psychologists will be working with local schools and the police to provide support to children and young people affected by this incident," he added. More than 100 officers and staff are involved in the inquiry
Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mark Shelford said he had "sought reassurance" from the police to ensure they were being "proactive and working closely with local partners and the community" to put support in place for those affected by the "terrible incident".Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mark Shelford said he had "sought reassurance" from the police to ensure they were being "proactive and working closely with local partners and the community" to put support in place for those affected by the "terrible incident".
A cordon remains in place on Eastfield Avenue
"I understand residents' concerns about knife crime, and I would like to reassure you the police, our partners, and local communities are working together to tackle the root causes of this issue," he added."I understand residents' concerns about knife crime, and I would like to reassure you the police, our partners, and local communities are working together to tackle the root causes of this issue," he added.
Det Insp Newbury said officers were "utilising all the resources necessary to provide the answers Mikey's family deserve and to get justice for him".
He said he hoped their enquiries will be completed by the weekend.
A cordon is expected to remain in place while investigations continue and Avon and Somerset Police urged anyone with information or footage to get in touch with them.A cordon is expected to remain in place while investigations continue and Avon and Somerset Police urged anyone with information or footage to get in touch with them.
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