By Press Association 2021
Roberts Buncis and his father
A 13-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a 12-year-old boy.
It is the third arrest linked to the investigation into the death of Roberts Buncis, after a 14-year-old appeared in court charged with murder on Monday.
A 19-year-old male also detained in connection with the inquiry has since been released with no further action.
Roberts was found dead on ground off Alcorn Green in Fishtoft, near Boston, Lincolnshire, on Saturday, just two days before his 13th birthday.
Chief Superintendent Chris Davison talks about how we are supporting the family and community after the tragic death of Roberts Buncis. He urges people not to speculate and to support the investigation if they have any information that could help. pic.twitter.com/Tw5xOZCAEe
A 13-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a 12-year-old boy. It is the third arrest linked to the investigation into the death of Roberts Buncis, after a 14-year-old appeared in court charged with murder on Monday. A 19-year-old male also detained in connection with the inquiry has since been released with no further action. Roberts was found dead on ground off Alcorn Green in Fishtoft, near Boston, Lincolnshire, on Saturday, just two days before his 13th birthday. On Monday, a 14-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared before the Recorder of Lincoln, Judge John Pini QC, in a five-minute hearing, after being charged with the youngster s murder.
Teenager charged with murder of 12-year-old boy
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A youth aged 14 has been charged with murdering a 12-year-old boy.
The body of Roberts Buncis was found on Saturday in Fishtoft, near Boston, Lincolnshire Police said.
The force said in a statement: “Following formal identification we are now in a position to name the boy who lost his life in this tragic incident as 12-year-old Roberts Buncis.
“A 14-year-old boy has been charged with his murder. He has been remanded and will appear at court this morning.”
Meanwhile, a 19-year-old man arrested on Saturday remains in police custody.
Speaking at the weekend, Detective Superintendent Martyn Parker said: “This is a devastating incident in which a young boy has lost his life.
By Press Association 2021
A 14-year-old youth has appeared in court accused of murdering a 12-year-old boy.
The youngster was charged after the body of Roberts Buncis was found on Saturday in Fishtoft, near Boston, Lincolnshire Police said.
The youth, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared for a five-minute hearing at Lincoln Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
Wearing a grey sweater and with what appeared to be a bandage on his right hand, the teenager spoke only to confirm his name, address and date of birth, before he was remanded to appear at Lincoln Crown Court later in the day.
By Press Association 2021
Roberts Buncis with his father
A 14-year-old youth accused of murdering a 12-year-old boy is set to stand trial next year.
Roberts Buncis was found dead on ground off Alcorn Green in Fishtoft, near Boston, on Saturday, just two days before his 13th birthday.
A recent photograph showing a smiling Roberts with his father was released through Lincolnshire Police, along with a request for privacy for the family.
The youth accused of the boy’s murder appeared before the Recorder of Lincoln, Judge John Pini QC, in a five-minute hearing on Monday.
Roberts Buncis (Lincolnshire Police/PA)