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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
March against knife crime held after boy's death
About 1,000 people took part in a march against knife crime following the fatal stabbing of a teenager who was on his way to play football. Ibrahima Seck,14, had been walking with his brothers and friends to a park in New Moston, Manchester, when he was attacked on 8 June. His parents, who previously said he was "funny, caring, and hardworking", led the march near where he was stabbed on Broadway to mark a week since his death. Karen Birch, who worked with Ibrahima at his school and helped organise the event, told BBC North West Tonight the community was "devastated and in tears". Ms Birch said: "We are holding this in memory of him and of all the other youths in the area who have died through knife crime. "We can't keep putting a plaster over this and thinking that it's not happening. We have to stop it and that starts at home, it starts with parenting, it starts in schools. "We need basic skills bringing back into our classroom – what is right, what is wrong." Marchers gathered at the nearby home of a couple who had tried to save the injured Ibrahima after he asked them for help. The teenager's father led the crowd in chants of "I don't want to die" after it was reported that his son made the remark to the couple. Ibrahima had a 100% school attendance rate and had been doing the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, according to his head teacher at Greater Manchester Independent School, who described him as a "lively, intelligent and engaging young man whose presence lit up every room". Two 14-year-old boys and a 16-year-old boy, who cannot be named due to their ages, have been charged with his murder and possession of a bladed article. They will next appear at Manchester Crown Court on Thursday. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
5 days ago
- BBC News
March held against knife crime after Ibrahima Seck death
About 1,000 people took part in a march against knife crime following the fatal stabbing of a teenager who was on his way to play Seck,14, had been walking with his brothers and friends to a park in New Moston, Manchester, when he was attacked on 8 parents, who previously said he was "funny, caring, and hardworking", led the march near where he was stabbed on Broadway to mark a week since his Birch, who worked with Ibrahima at his school and helped organise the event, told BBC North West Tonight the community was "devastated and in tears". Ms Birch said: "We are holding this in memory of him and of all the other youths in the area who have died through knife crime."We can't keep putting a plaster over this and thinking that it's not happening. We have to stop it and that starts at home, it starts with parenting, it starts in schools."We need basic skills bringing back into our classroom – what is right, what is wrong." Marchers gathered at the nearby home of a couple who had tried to save the injured Ibrahima after he asked them for teenager's father led the crowd in chants of "I don't want to die" after it was reported that his son made the remark to the had a 100% school attendance rate and had been doing the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, according to his head teacher at Greater Manchester Independent School, who described him as a "lively, intelligent and engaging young man whose presence lit up every room".Two 14-year-old boys and a 16-year-old boy, who cannot be named due to their ages, have been charged with his murder and possession of a bladed article. They will next appear at Manchester Crown Court on Thursday. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Daily Mirror
11-06-2025
- Daily Mirror
Three teenagers appear in court charged with murder of boy, 14
Ibrahima died in hospital after he was attacked on Sunday as he was on his way to play football with his brother and friends, magistrates in Manchester heard Three teenagers have appeared in court accused of murdering a 14-year-old as he was on his way to play football with his brother and friends. Ibrahima Seck died in hospital after he was attacked outside the Fairway Inn in New Moston, Greater Manchester, at about 5pm on Sunday. Magistrates heard he was on his way to play football at a nearby park when an alleged altercation took place. He was killed by a single stab wound to the chest. Three boys - two aged 14 and the other 16 - appeared at Manchester magistrates court charged with murder and possessing a bladed article. Each boy had members of their family in court as the proceedings took place. They were remanded in custody and are all due to appear again at Manchester Crown Court tomorrow (Thurs). The three teenagers cannot be named for legal reasons due to their age. Police said a 37-year-old woman and a 14-year-old girl - both arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender - had been released on bail pending further inquiries. Det Ch Insp Tony Platten, of the force'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.' Following his death, Ibrahima's parents paid tribute to him as a 'well-liked young boy' who was "funny, caring and hard-working". They said; 'He was so smiley and always made everybody laugh.' His father left flowers at the scene of the attack on Monday while his mother had to be held up by loved ones while his father showed reporters an image of his son on his mobile phone and repeated 'he's been killed' . His headteacher Louise Hodson, of Greater Manchester Independent School, said Ibrahima's infectious energy 'lit up every room' and his death had left a 'huge hole' in the school community. She said Ibrahima had a 100% attendance rate, was doing the Duke of Edinburgh Award and loved drama lessons at the school. She said: 'Ibrahima was a lively, intelligent and engaging young man whose presence lit up every room. Known for his warm, chatty nature, his infectious energy and sense of humour, brought joy to students and staff alike.' After he was stabbed, Ibrahima reportedly ran to a house on nearby Nevin Road. Officers have continued to appeal for doorbell or dashcam footage and eye-witness accounts from anyone who was in the area at the time.
BBC News
10-06-2025
- BBC News
Boy killed in Manchester wanted to make 'world a better place'
The head teacher of a 14-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in Manchester said he was "committed to making the world a better place".Ibrahima Seck died in hospital after he was attacked outside the Fairway Inn pub in New Moston at about 17:00 BST on teenagers - two aged 14 and a 16-year-old - have been arrested on suspicion of murder. Louise Hodson, executive head teacher of Greater Manchester Independent School, said Ibrahima's infectious energy "lit up every room" and his death had left a "huge hole" in the school community. She said Ibrahima had a 100% attendance rate, was doing the Duke of Edinburgh Award and loved drama lessons at the school."Ibrahima was a lively, intelligent and engaging young man whose presence lit up every room."Known for his warm, chatty nature, his infectious energy and sense of humour, brought joy to students and staff alike."Ms Hodson said: "His strong sense of social justice inspired those around him." 'Heartbreaking loss' "Ibrahima was a happy, compassionate young person, loved by everyone who knew him, and has left an indelible mark on our school."She said: "His absence leaves a huge hole in our school community, and he will be missed more than words can say."Ms Hodson added the school was supporting students and staff "as we all try to come to terms with this heartbreaking loss".Ibrahima's parents have paid tribute to their "funny, caring" and "well-liked" son."He was so smiley and always made everybody laugh," they father left flowers at the scene of the attack on mother had to be held up by loved ones while his father showed reporters an image of his son on his mobile phone and repeated "he's been killed" before laying flowers where the attack happened beside a picture of Ibrahima and tributes from the community.A 14-year-old girl and a 37-year-old woman had also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, Greater Manchester Police Ch Insp Tony Platten said the incident had "rocked the local community" and urged anyone with information to contact the force. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
