Police have now named the victim of the stabbing in New Moston yesterday as 14-year-old Ibrahima Seck.
The 14-year-old and a 16-year-old boy who were arrested on suspicion of murder, a 14-year-old girl and a 37-year-old woman who were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, all remain in custody.
Police have also detained another teenager – a 14-year-old boy – on suspicion of murder.
Ibrahima Seck was found with stab wounds on Nevin Road and was airlifted to hospital but sadly died of his injuries
The family of Ibrahima have said the following about their son: “Ibrahima was a well-liked young boy. He was funny, caring, and hardworking. He was our best friend, and he looked after me.
“He was so smiley and always made everybody laugh. He was a good boy. The killers have killed two people- me and my son. Why would anyone do this to him? He does nothing wrong. My family want justice.”
Detective Chief Inspector Tony Platten from our Major Incident Team said: “Firstly, the Force and I would like to pass on our condolences to Ibrahima’s loved ones and we will continue to support them at this sad time.
“This incident that has seen a young boy sadly die has understandably rocked the local community in New Moston.
“We have made significant headway in the investigation which has seen us arrest another suspect on suspicion of murder, that takes the arrest total up to five and we are continuing with questioning those suspects today.
“This is a live investigation and we are still 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 08/06/2025.
