Police have named a 14-year-old boy who died after being stabbed in New Moston, Manchester – as detectives confirmed another teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Ibrahima Seck was found with serious injuries following reports of an assault on Nevin Road at around 5pm on Sunday, June 8. Despite the efforts of emergency services, including staff from the air ambulance, he died later in hospital.
Greater Manchester Police said a further arrest had been made overnight – a 14-year-old boy who has now also been held on suspicion of murder. He joins a 16-year-old and another 14-year-old boy who were previously arrested in connection with the fatal attack. Two other suspects – a 14-year-old girl and a 37-year-old woman – remain in custody after being arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
The force confirmed for the first time that the victim was Ibrahima Seck, and released a tribute from his devastated family.
They said: “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 Greater Manchester Police’s Major Incident Team, said officers were continuing to make “significant headway” in the investigation – and appealed directly to the public for help.
He 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.”
He continued: “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.
“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.”
