Corby stabbing: Three arrested after Rayon Pennycook killed

A 16-year-old boy has been stabbed to death, with three teenagers arrested on suspicion of his murder.

Rayon Pennycook was killed on Constable Road in Corby on Tuesday evening.

Northamptonshire Police was called at about 19:00 BST and, despite the best efforts of paramedics, he died at the scene.

Officers have arrested three boys, one aged 15 and two aged 17, on suspicion of murder and the force said the inquiry was moving at a "fast pace".

Rayon's family said his death had left them "devastated".

"There are no words which can accurately describe the pain we are suffering," they said in a statement.

"It is unbearable."

The family said the teenager had "his whole life ahead of him" and was in the process of applying for an apprenticeship.

"Rayon is not a statistic and he will not be remembered as such - he was a unique human being with a beating heart who was loved so dearly by his mum, dad, siblings, niece, nephew and friends."

A wide cordon remained in place on Wednesday and an officer was standing guard outside a property on the adjacent Reynolds Road.

Det Ch Insp Joe Banfield said he was "aware that there may be some pertinent video footage of last night's incident taken" and urged anyone with mobile phone, CCTV or dashcam footage to send it to police.

He said: "Our inquiries into this murder are still progressing at a fast pace and we remain absolutely committed to bringing those responsible for Rayon's death to justice.

"This is an exceptionally sad and tragic incident in which a young boy with his whole life ahead of him has died.

"Whilst we do believe that this was an isolated incident, high-visibility police patrols will be taking place in Corby to reassure the local community and I would encourage anyone with concerns in the area to approach one of our officers who will be happy to help."

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