Family of murdered 16-year-old Baye Bireme Fall in Peterborough pay tribute to 'amazing boy' with 'pure heart'

Baye Bireme Fall, who has Gambain heritage, died at just before 9.30pm on Sunday after being attacked near the Orton Centre in Peterborough at just before 7pm that evening.

Over £6,000 has been raised to support Baye’s family and pay for funeral costs through a crowdfunding campaign started on Monday.

His family have now released their own tribute, in which they have said: “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.”

Meanwhile, a post-mortem examination is due to take place today at Peterborough City Hospital.

A boy and a man arrested on suspicion of murder remain in custody after detectives were granted a 36-hour extension to their custody time limit from magistrates on Tuesday morning.

Detectives are continuing to appeal for information.

Anyone with any information has been urged to report it via this online reporting portal or via 101, quoting Op Whitby.

Or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.