Pictured: Boy, 16, who was stabbed to death in Manchester as police quiz five teenagers
Pictured: Boy, 16, who was stabbed to death in Manchester as police quiz five teenagers on suspicion of murder
A 16-year-old boy has been tragically killed after being stabbed in ManchesterFour teenagers, between 15 and 17, have been arrested on suspicion of murder A fifth boy handed himself in and has also been arrested on suspicion of murder Police called to Thirlmere Avenue, in Stretford, shortly before 7pm last nightBoy, named locally as Kennie Carter, was taken to hospital where he later died
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Five teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death in Manchester.
Officers were called to Thirlmere Avenue, in Stretford, shortly before 7pm last night to reports of a boy, who has been named locally as Kennie Carter, found to have suffered stab injuries.
Paramedics and police attended the scene where the boy was treated before being taken to hospital where Kennie later died, Greater Manchester Police have confirmed.
Four boys, aged between 15 and 17, are being held on suspicion of murder. Police have also confirmed that a fifth teenager handed himself in at a police station and has also been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Officers were called to Thirlmere Avenue, in Stretford, shortly before 7pm last night to reports of a boy, who has been named locally as Kennie Carter, (pictured) found to have suffered stab injuries
Four teenage boys, aged between 15 and 17, were arrested on suspicion of murder last night and a fifth teen, who handed himself in at a police station, has also been arrested
Paramedics and police attended the scene where the boy was treated before being taken to hospital where Kennie later died, Greater Manchester Police have confirmed
Superintendent Caroline Hemingway said: ‘Four males were arrested last night on suspicion of murder. However, I can report today a fifth male handed himself in and has been arrested on suspicion of murder – and has been detained.’
A large cordon has been put in place around the area and extra police patrols will remain in the local vicinity.
Further cordons are also in place in relation to police activity overnight as investigators continue with their enquiries.
Superintendent John Harris, of Greater Manchester Police said the boy’s family were being supported by specialist officers and they have been left ‘devastated’ by the ‘shocking’ news.
Cops are now appealing for any information or witnesses to come forward and have launched a murder investigation. There have been no arrests.
Superintendent Harris said: ‘Tonight a family has been left devastated by this tragic news and our thoughts go out to them at this most shocking and upsetting time.
A large cordon has been put in place around the area and extra police patrols will remain in the local vicinity
‘Specially-trained officers will be there to support the boys’ loved ones, and extra patrols will remain in the area of this fatal attack so that the local community can speak to us about any concerns or information they may have.
‘These are the very early stages of what is now a murder investigation, and a team of detectives will be working throughout the night and into tomorrow, and we will be following-up a number of different lines of enquiry we have to ensure those responsible are brought to justice.’
Tributes have now been paid to Kennie following last night’s fatal attack.
Close family friend Beckiee Carol-Jadee McCabe, said: ‘I grew up with his family, my family are very close with his, they are like family to me.
‘I’m absolutely heartbroken. That such a beautiful young soul has been taken far too soon at the age 16, he was such a quiet boy growing up wouldn’t do any harm to no one.
‘Loved by so many people It’s so devastating that he’s had to lose his life, because of knife crime, He’s going to be deeply missed by all that knew Kennie.
‘There will always be a place in my heart for him.’
A woman who lives locally said Kennie was a friend of her son and was a ‘lovely boy’.
She told MEN: ‘He was just a lovely boy. ‘He didn’t cause problems or harm to anybody. He was funny, he made everyone laugh and had a cheeky smile.’
Speaking outside Stretford police station, Superintendent Caroline Hemingway of Greater Manchester Police said: ‘Again, we see the utterly devastating consequences of knife crime – it destroys lives, families, and communities.
Police have confirmed that a fifth teenager has handed himself in at a police station and has been arrested on suspicion of murder
‘It’s so heart-breaking to see such a young life lost, and such young people suspected of being capable of a horrendous act of violence.
‘We will not relent in tackling this problem in our society, and we are doing all we can with partners and the community to stop more young lives being lost on our streets.
‘It’s vital the public give us any information or concerns, knowing we’ll treat it with the strictest confidence. This can be done by contacting police/major incident room, or Crimestoppers anonymously.
‘A family is today grieving the loss of a much-loved young soul.
‘If you know someone carrying a knife, look out for them: think of how their actions could cost someone a life, ruin a poor family’s life, wreck their own life, and wreck the lives of their loved ones.’
Anyone with information can call police on 101 quoting incident 2529 of 22/01/2022.
