16 year-old boy stabbed to death in Manchester

A murder investigation has been launched after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death in Manchester.

Police were called to Norton Street, Old Trafford, just before 6pm on 9th September, to reports of a stabbing.

The teenage victim was found with stab wounds having been attacked by two "unknown males".

He was taken to hospital, but died a short time later.

No arrests have been made but there is an increased police presence in the area.

A crime scene was set up and officers from the Major Incident Team have begun leading the investigation.

Two further crime scenes were set up - one on Upper Chorlton Road, where a vehicle has been recovered that is believed to have been involved in a collision; the other on Cross Street, where a collision between another vehicle and a pedestrian occurred a short time later.

The pedestrian's injuries are not believed to be serious at this time.

Officers say they are keen not to rule out any lines of inquiry at this time, and are currently treating the vehicle as linked to the investigation, while forensic tests are carried out.

Greater Manchester Police Detective Superintendent Danny Inglis said: "First and foremost, our thoughts are with the victim's family at this incredibly sad time, they are being supported by our specialist officers.

Anyone with information, dashcam or CCTV footage, is asked to contact police via LiveChat on www.gmp.police.uk or call 101.