BEINSMARTSIDE UK Family say teenager stabbed to death outside pub was ‘funny, caring and hardworking’

Family say teenager stabbed to death outside pub was ‘funny, caring and hardworking’

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A photo is taped to a barrier at the scene in Manchester where a 14 year old was stabbed to death, June 9 2025. Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 14-year-old boy was stabbed, police have said. Police, paramedics and an air ambulance were called to Nevin Road in the New Moston area of Manchester at about 17:00 BST on Sunday. The boy, who was found with stab wounds, later died in hospital, added Greater Manchester Police (GMP).
Ibrahima Seck was found with stab wounds and died in hospital (Picture: William Lailey/SWNS)

The parents of a 14-year-old boy who was stabbed to death have paid tribute to their ‘funny, caring and hardworking’ son.

Ibrahima Seck was found with stab wounds on Nevin Road in New Moston at about 5pm yesterday.

Despite the efforts of the paramedics, the boy succumbed to his injuries in the hospital.

An eyewitness told Manchester Evening News the boy had run into his doorway after the attack, screaming ‘I don’t want to die.’

A murder investigation has been launched and three people arrested.

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Ibrahima’s parents said in a statement: ‘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.’

Two boys, aged 14 and 16, were arrested on suspicion of murder, and they remain in custody for questioning.

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A 14-year-old girl and a 37-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

A large cordon remains in place around Nevin Road, with a second cordon outside the Fairway Inn pub nearby.

Distraught family members were seen outside the pub today. Flowers, tributes and picture of Ibrahima have left at the scene.

The scene in Manchester where a 14 year old was stabbed to death, June 9 2025. Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 14-year-old boy was stabbed, police have said. Police, paramedics and an air ambulance were called to Nevin Road in the New Moston area of Manchester at about 17:00 BST on Sunday. The boy, who was found with stab wounds, later died in hospital, added Greater Manchester Police (GMP).
Distraught family visited the scene today (Picture: William Lailey/SWNS)
A murder investigation in Manchester.
Forensic officers are investigating the scene outside the pub in Manchester after the boy’s death (Picture: Ryan Jenkinson/Story Picture Agency)

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.

A murder scene at a house in Manchester.
Police were seen entering the Fairway Inn pub (Picture: Ryan Jenkinson/Story Picture Agency)
A police cordon is also around the nearby Fairway Inn (Picture: JMG Press)

‘The boy’s family are being supported by our officers and we are determined to give them the answers they deserve.’

An air ambulance helicopter landed in Nuthurst Park as part of the emergency response to the incident.

Detectives appealed for any information, doorbell or dashcam footage to help with the investigation.

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