A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a teenager was stabbed to death in a ‘disturbance involving a number of people’ in Manchester.
The victim, also 15, was found with stab wounds after the incident on Monton Street, Moss Side, shortly after 4.30pm on Monday.
He was treated at the scene and in hospital before tragically being pronounced dead, Greater Manchester Police said.
Police launched an investigation and confirmed that a 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
He remains in custody for questioning.
The victim’s family have been made aware of the arrest and are being supported by specially trained officers.
Police have put a section 60 in place until 5.20pm on Tuesday, which allows officers to stop and search people in the surrounding area.
Earlier, Chief Superintendent David Meeney from the City of Manchester district said: ‘There is a thorough investigation plan in place as we look to find the perpetrator of this appalling act that has seen a young man lose his life.’
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a teenager was stabbed to death in a ‘disturbance involving a number of people’ in Manchester
Police launched a murder investigation after the deadly incident in Monton Street, Moss Side, which took place shortly after 4.30pm on Monday
‘Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends after this tragic and upsetting incident, and our specially trained officers will be supporting them at this difficult time.
‘We have officers in the area as we work to establish the circumstances that led up to the incident.
‘This incident will understandably have caused shock and concern within the community and the surrounding area, particularly those who witnessed it.
‘You will see an increased police presence in the area tonight and over the coming days, as we remain committed to providing the victim’s family with the answers they deserve.
‘If anyone has any information or was in the area at the time, they should contact us quoting log 2327 of 15/09/25.
‘Information can be reported by calling 101 or anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
‘You can also use the reporting tools on our website – always call 999 in an emergency.’
