Three teenage boys charged in connection with New Moston murder probe

Two boys, aged 14, and a 16-year-old boy have been charged with murder and possession of a bladed article

Three teenage boys have been charged in connection with a murder investigation following the death of 14-year-old Ibrahima Seck in nearby New Moston.

Two boys, aged 14, and a 16-year-old boy have been charged with murder and possession of a bladed article.

The boys cannot be named at this time for legal reasons.

They have been remanded in custody to appear at Manchester Magistrates Court today (Wednesday).

A 37-year-old woman and a 14-year-old girl who were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender have been released on bail, pending further enquiries.

Following Ibrahima’s death, his family paid tribute to him. 

Detective Chief Inspector Tony Platten, of GMP's Major Incident Team, said: “The last 48 hours has seen an extensive amount of police work, which has seen multiple officers working to help get the answers Ibrahima’s family deserve.

“Now that we have secured three charges, a new level of proceedings is active, and we will continue to work on our investigation as this progresses.

"Ibrahima’s family remain at the forefront of our minds and we will be remaining in close contact with them throughout the process.”

Officers 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.

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