Two teenagers charged with murder of 15-year-old boy in Bolton

Two teenagers have been charged with the murder of 15-year-old Reece Tansey from Bolton Credit: M.E.N

Two teenagers have appeared in court charged over the fatal stabbing of a 15-year-old boy in Bolton.

Reece Tansey knocked on the door of a nearby house to ask for help after he was attacked in Walker Avenue, shortly before 4.45am on Tuesday.

He had suffered several stab wounds and was taken to hospital but died from his injuries.

Greater Manchester Police have charged two teenage boys, aged 14 and 15 with the murder of Reece.

The pair appeared at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court on Friday and will appear at Manchester Crown Court on Monday.

Police are continuing to appeal for information.

Anyone with information can use the Major Incident Public Portal here:

or contact the GMP incident room on 0161 856 6777 quoting incident 359 of 04/05/2021
or anonymously with Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.