Pictured: Murder victim, 12, who was being brought up by his single father as police charge 14-year-old boy with the killing
- The victim was discovered in Fishtoft, Lincolnshire, at around 10.22am Saturday
- He has now been revealed by police as 12-year-old schoolboy Roberts Buncis
- Friends have paid tribute to Roberts as it emerged he would have turned 13 today
- A 14-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of murder
- The 14-year-old has now been charged with the murder and will appear in court
Tributes have poured in after a 12-year-old schoolboy found dead on Saturday was named and pictured this morning, with a 14-year-old charged with his murder.
The body of Roberts Buncis, who would have turned 13 today, was found on grassland in Fishtoft, Lincolnshire, at around 10.22am on Saturday.
A 14-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of murder over the weekend while Lincolnshire Police carried out further enquiries.
Today, the force said that the younger suspect, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has now been charged with murder.
A JustGiving page has been set up to support tragic Roberts' single father, with more than £10,000 raised by well-wishers to cover the cost of the 12-year-old's funeral.
Friends took to social media to pay touching tributes to the 'sweet' schoolboy who would 'put a big smile on people's faces'.
Roberts Buncis, 12, was found dead in Fishtoft, Lincolnshire on Saturday. A 14-year-old has been charged with his murder
Agnes Emsina who created a Justgiving page to raise £10,000 for the youngster's funeral, wrote: 'As many of us are now aware, Roberts Buncis life was tragically taken from his family and friends on Saturday 12th December, he was 12 years old.
'Roberts comes from a single parent family, just Roberts and his Dad Edgars and therefore we would like to help with costs for the funeral and also to make this time easier for his family, money is always right [sic] for everyone at this time of year, so anything that can be donated would be hugely appreciated, even if it is only a few pounds.
'Thank you and god bless you all.'
Paying tribute on social media, family friend Tatjana Vainiuniene wrote: 'Another innocent child lost...I can't believe that you're gone already at such a young age.
'You were such a sweet boy and would put such big smiles on peoples faces.
'I can't believe the pain your family is going through right now, this news is so devastating, and it happened so fast.
'The pain that your family and close friends are going through now is unbelievable. You're missed by so many.'
Posting a picture of Roberts, Paulina Lecaite wrote: 'rest in peace lil bro we love and miss you.'
She later replied to a friend's message of condolence saying: 'It's cruel here.'
The 14-year-old charged with Roberts' murder has been remanded to appear at Lincoln Magistrates' Court this morning while the 19-year-old man remains in police custody being quizzed by detectives.
Police had originally believed the victim was aged in his 30s before later revealing he was of secondary school age.
The victim was discovered on a common in Fishtoft, Lincolnshire, (pictured) at around 10.22am on Saturday
Officers are still appealing for anyone with CCTV covering the area between 8pm on Friday and 10.22am on Saturday to get in touch.
Lincolnshire Police 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.'
Detective Superintendent Martyn Parker said previously 'This is a devastating incident in which a young boy has lost his life.
'The impact will no doubt be felt greatly in the community and beyond.
'This type of incident is not what we would expect to see within our communities. We are working with those affected to keep them informed and offer our support.
'I want to reassure the public that we will do all in our power to meticulously investigate the circumstances of this young boy's death and we would urge anyone who has any information that could support this investigation to get in touch.'
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