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First picture of schoolboy killed in brutal stabbing as cops continue to probe incident
Ibahima Seck was just 14.
This is the schoolboy who was stabbed to death, sparking a murder investigation. Ibrahima Seck, who was just 14, has been named as the victim of the incident.
He was left seriously injured following an incident yesterday evening, and tributes and a picture of him have now been left at the scene of the fatal altercation.
Manchester Evening News reports the stabbing took place in the Manchester suburb of New Moston, with the emergency services being called out at around 5pm.
Greater Manchester Police was summoned to the area's Nevin Road following reports of a serious assault and said the victim, a 14-year-old boy, had suffered stab wounds.
He was rushed to hospital but tragically died despite the best efforts of emergency services, including an air ambulance team. Investigations into Ibrahima's death are ongoing today.
A cordon is in place outside the nearby Fairway Inn, on Broadway. Witnesses described seeing Ibrahima run for help towards Nevin Road on Sunday evening, before locals rushed to his aid.
Manchester Coroner's Office confirmed it had received a file for Ibrahima following yesterday's tragic events. Flowers have been left for Ibrahima, while a photo of him has been posted at the scene.
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Officers are continuing to investigate the incident. Three boys, two aged 14 and one aged 16, were arrested on suspicion of murder. A 14-year-old girl and a 37-year-old woman were 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.
"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.
"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."
DCI Charlton added that Ibrahima's loved ones will be kept up to date as the murder probe progresses: He said: "We will provide updates to the family and the community as the investigation continues."
