Fifteen-year-old boy dies after 'horrific' knife attack in Manchester

A teenager who was stabbed in a "horrific" knife attack has died in hospital.

Kyron Webb, 15, was severely injured in the incident in Manchester on Tuesday.

Police have launched a murder inquiry after he died on Friday and two teenagers, aged 17 and 16, have been charged with murder.

A 13-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man who were arrested have been released and eliminated from the investigation.

Police are appealing for the public's help as they try to piece together what happened during the attack just after 7.10pm on Tuesday in Worsley Avenue in Moston, north Manchester.

Chief Superintendent Wasim Chaudhry, of Greater Manchester Police said: "This was a horrific attack on a teenager which has resulted in tragedy.

"My heart goes out to Kyron and his family during this extremely difficult time. I can't imagine what they are going through and we are doing all we can to support them.

"We will not stop until those responsible are brought to justice and I would like to appeal directly to the public to please come forward with any information you have.

"We know the area was busy at the time of the attack and it's likely someone saw something that they don't necessarily realise could prove vital to our investigation. If you saw something, please call us.

"A boy's life has been taken away and his family deserve answers."

In a poem released through police, Kyron's mother paid tribute to him.

She said: "You were blessed with wisdom, on the gifted and talented register you were placed.

"You were artistic, a singing voice like an angel and yes you had my face.

"Your talents were endless, what you touched turned to gold.

"Your deepest ambition to become an architect you told."

She added that her son's death had left "a hole, a void, a pain".

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 9908 or 101 quoting the reference number 1969 of October 17 2017, alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.