Boy, 16, stabbed to death was ‘amazing son whose heart is pure’, says family
It's as two teenagers continue to be held on suspicion of his murder
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The family of a 16-year-old who was stabbed to death have described him as an “amazing boy and son whose heart is pure”, as two teenagers continue to be held on suspicion of his murder.
Baye Bireme Fall died after he was attacked near the Orton Centre shopping centre in Peterborough on Sunday, Cambridgeshire Police said.
The force said officers were called just before 7pm, and Baye died in hospital just before 9.30pm that evening.
A boy, aged 15, and an 18-year-old man, both from Peterborough, were arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody.
Detectives were granted a 36-hour extension to their custody time limit from magistrates on Tuesday morning.
Baye’s family said in a tribute released through police: “We are completely shattered and may never recover from the passing away of our son whose life was tragically cut short."
“Baye was an amazing boy and son whose heart is pure and kind towards other people."
“He was ever so ready to lend a helping hand to anyone who was in need."
“His kindness and generosity will never be forgotten.”
Police said a post-mortem examination was due to take place at Peterborough City Hospital on Wednesday.
A 16-year-old girl from the town of March was charged earlier this week with possessing a bladed article in a public place and is due to appear at Huntingdon Magistrates’ Court on May 13.
The girl, who was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, has been released on conditional bail.
A 17-year-old girl from Peterborough, who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, has been released on conditional bail until July 8.
Cambridgeshire Police say Detectives are continuing to appeal for information, urging people to make a report to the police online or call 101 quoting Op Whitby.
Alternatively, they can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111