Boy who was stabbed to death near shopping centre is pictured for first time

15 Apr 2026 • 7:49 PM MYT
The Independent
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Boy who was stabbed to death near shopping centre is pictured for first time

  • Baye Bireme Fall, 16, died after being stabbed near the Orton Centre shopping centre in Peterborough on Sunday.
  • Cambridgeshire Police were called just before 7 pm, and Baye died in hospital before 9:30 pm.
  • A 15-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man, both from Peterborough, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody.
  • Baye's family paid tribute, describing him as an 'amazing boy and son whose heart is pure' and highlighting his kindness.
  • A 16-year-old girl was charged with possessing a bladed article, and a 17-year-old girl was released on conditional bail for assisting an offender, as police continue to appeal for information.

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