A 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with the murder of Mohanad Abdullaahi Goobe in Moss Side on Monday afternoon
Greater Manchester Police have referred themselves to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) over their response to a linked prior incident at Whitworth Park half an hour before the victim’s death
Chief Superintendent David Meeney, from the City of Manchester district, said: “Our thoughts remain with Mohanad’s family at this time and we are focused on getting all the answers for them.
“As a result of prior contact before Mohanad’s death, we have made a mandatory referral to the IOPC. We have kept the family updated and continue to support them.
“Our investigators have been working around the clock and during this investigation we have undertaken several warrants in relation to this incident as part of our commitment to getting justice for Mohanad and his family.
“Our Major Incident Portal remains open and we are keen for anyone who has information relation to this incident to please come forward.”
