Three teenagers are in custody this evening in connection with the fatal stabbing of Kyle Hackland in Withington on Tuesday.
At around 11am today a teenager handed himself in to North Manchester Police Station. He has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody for questioning.
At 2:30pm today a second teenager handed himself in to Cheadle Heath Police Station. He has also been arrested on suspicion murder and remains in custody for questioning.
In addition, at around 1pm today a third teenager was arrested at an address in Wythenshawe on suspicion of assault, possession of an offensive weapon, and affray. He also remains in custody for questioning in connection with this incident.
GMP’s Major Incident Team have been conducting an extensive and thorough investigation to establish the circumstances of the devastating incident and who is responsible.
Detective Superintendent Neil Jones of GMP’s South Manchester Division has said “There are a number of enquiries being conducted to establish the events that occurred in the lead up to this tragic incident, but these arrests are an important step in our investigation and providing justice for the victim’s family and friends.
“As always, the information the public provide us is crucial to our investigation and I urge anyone who may have information about this heart-breaking incident to please come forward and tell the police.”
