Four people have been arrested with a murder probe underway
11:17, 09 Jun 2025Updated 11:19, 09 Jun 2025
Ibrahima Seck, who was killed in a stabbing on Sunday(Image: Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News)
The schoolboy at the centre of a murder investigation in north Manchester has been named.
Tributes are being paid to Ibrahima Seck at the scene of a stabbing in New Moston yesterday (June 8).
Emergency services were called out to Nevin Road at around 5pm following reports of a serious assault.
Greater Manchester Police said the victim, a 14-year-old boy, had suffered stabbed wounds.
He was rushed to hospital but tragically died despite the best efforts of emergency services, including an air ambulance team.
Ibrahima Seck(Image: Snapchat)
Investigations into Ibrahima’s death are ongoing today (Monday), with a cordon in place outside the nearby Fairway Inn, on Broadway.
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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.
Officers are continuing to investigate the incident. Two boys, aged 14 and 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.
Police outside the Fairway Inn(Image: Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News)
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, and 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.
Evidence markers outside the Fairway Inn this morning(Image: Manchester Evening News)
“Despite making several arrests, this is still a live investigation, and 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.
“We will provide updates to the family and the community as the investigation continues.”