Two teenagers have been charged with the murder of a 16-year-old boy who died after being attacked at a house party in Bath on Saturday.

Avon and Somerset Police says a 15-year-old boy from Dorset and a 16-year-old boy from Wiltshire have been charged with the murder of Mikey Roynon.

Both of the accused will appear in custody at Bristol Youth Court on Thursday also charged with possessing an offensive weapon.

The charges come after a magistrate granted officers more time to question the pair.

Mikey, from Kingswood in Bristol, died as a result of a single stab wound at a property on Eastfield Avenue in the Somerset town on Saturday night.

Senior investigating officer 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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