Two boys aged 15 and 16 charged over murder of teen at a house party
Two teenage boys have been charged with murder after a 16-year-old was killed at a house party.
Mikey Roynon, 16, was killed in Bath at around 11pm on Saturday. It was found he died from a single stab wound.
A 15-year-old boy from Dorset and a 16-year-old boy from Wiltshire have now been charged with murder, Avon and Somerset Police said.
They are set to appear at Bristol Youth Court later today, charged with murder and possessing an offensive weapon.
Detective Inspector Mark Newbury said: ‘This is a significant development in our investigation and in our quest to achieve justice for Mikey.
‘His family have been informed and specialist family liaison officers continue to support them.
‘They have been at the forefront of our minds as we’ve carried out the inquiries which have resulted in these charges.
‘The investigation is ongoing and there is still a lot of work for us to do.
‘The cordon has now been reduced but officers are likely to remain at the property for the next few days.
‘The support of the local community has been invaluable and I’d once again like to thank them for their patience and understanding.’
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