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Heartbreaking tributes paid to 'beautiful soul' after teenager stabbed to death

Heartbreaking tributes paid to 'beautiful soul' after teenager stabbed to death

Daily Record6 hours ago

Ibrahima Seck, 14, was rushed to hospital but tragically died from his injuries on Sunday evening.
Heartbreaking tributes have been paid to a "beautiful soul" who was stabbed to death outside a pub.
Ibrahima Seck, 14, was rushed to hospital but tragically died from his injuries on Sunday evening. He was stabbed outside the Fairway Inn in New Moston, north Manchester, before running to nearby Nevin Road, where neighbours rushed to his aid.

As reported by the Manchester Evening News, police closed off the scene and remained in attendance outside the pub on Monday. A property on nearby Warbeck Road has also been sealed off.

A GoFundMe page has been set up to support Ibrahima's family by Dawn Frimpong. She wrote: "I had the honour of working with this young man, in a school, where he was very well loved.
"He was a beautiful soul who had the most infectious smile and you couldn't help but laugh with him. He will be missed by so many. I am attempting to raise as much money as possible for Ibrahima's family so they are not worrying about financial burden at this very difficult time.
"We must stand together as communities in times like this and offer support no matter how big or small. Any contribution would be very greatly received."
Miss Whittaker told the M.E.N. she taught Ibrahima at Manchester Community Primary Academy for two years. "Ibrahima was the most beautiful boy," she said. "He touched my soul and he had such a beautiful heart. I'm devastated beyond words."
A neighbour of Ibrahima's, who did not want to be named, told our sister title that he was the youngest of three siblings. She said: 'He was so young, it's so very, very sad. I cannot understand what this country is coming to.'

The woman said the family had lived on her street, a short distance from the Fairway Inn, for a 'couple of years' and she spoke to Ibrahima's parents as neighbours. 'I heard about it last night' she added. 'I heard the helicopter last night then I read about it on the news. Then a police car pulled up and they went inside. That's when we knew.
"Another neighbour who knows the family very well said it was the youngest one. I felt sick. So very, very sick. I just couldn't believe that had happened to a family like that. It's so sad, bless them. There's not much we can, just offer our condolences and be there if they need anything.'

Tributes have also been left at the scene where Ibrahima was attacked, alongside flowers and messages of support for his family. One note said: "From one mother to another, I know there are no words that can ever ease your pain.
"But I pray God gives you the strength to face each new day. Please know that as a community we hold your family in our hearts."
Another said: "Things need to change! Knives down, gloves up! Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this horrific time. There are good people in this city! We pray for your son."

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Two 14-year-old boys and a 16-year-old boy have all been arrested on suspicion of Ibrahima's murder. A 14-year-old girl and a 37-year-old woman were also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Detective Chief Inspector John Charlton said: 'This incident will have shocked and saddened the local community, and distressed anyone who witnessed it. We are deploying significant resources to this murder investigation, and this led to quickly identifying potential suspects.

"We are still trying to establish the full circumstances around the incident – there will be a large police presence and several scenes in place while we continue to investigate this horrific incident. The boy's family are being supported by our officers and we are determined to give them the answers they deserve.
"Despite making several arrests, this is still a live investigation, and we are looking for information, doorbell or dashcam footage, or eye-witness accounts from anyone who was in the area at the time quoting log 2250 of 8/6/25.
"Information can be reported to us by calling 101 or anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
"You can also use the reporting tools on our website – always call 999 in an emergency. We will provide updates to the family and the community as the investigation continues."

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