A 16-year-old boy who died after he was stabbed in Stretford last night (January 23) has been named locally as Kennie Carter.
Four teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after Kennie, 16, was stabbed to death.
Emergency services were rushed to Thirlmere Avenue in Stretford at around 7pm on Saturday night, where he was found with stab wounds.
He was rushed to hospital but died later, Greater Manchester Police confirmed.
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Police said three arrest warrants were executed on Saturday night in Stretford, Old Trafford and Hulme.
Four teenagers, aged between 15 and 17, have been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Kennie.
Tributes have been paid to the 16-year-old.
Close family friend Beckiee Carol-Jadee McCabe, said: "I grew up with his family, my family are very close with his, they are like family to me.
"I’m absolutely heartbroken.
"That such a beautiful young soul has been taken far too soon at the age 16, he was such a quiet boy growing up wouldn’t do any harm to no one.
"Loved by so many people It’s so devastating that he’s had to loose his life, because of knife crime, He’s going to be deeply missed by all that knew Kennie.
"There will always be a place in my heart for him."
A woman who lives locally told the Manchester Evening News that Kennie was a friend of her son.
She said: “He was just a lovely boy. “He didn’t cause problems or harm to anybody.
"He was funny, he made everyone laugh and had a cheeky smile."
She added: “A group of lads keep coming down and bullying the lads round here and the kids here aren’t like that at all.
“They need stopping because they’re not going to stop.”
A GMP spokesperson said: "Our Major Incident Team have four teens in custody after three warrants were executed last night (Saturday 22 January) in Stretford, Old Trafford and Hulme.
"The suspects are all boys aged between 15 and 17, and are being held on suspicion of murder.
"A large scene remains in place around Thirlwell Avenue where the incident took place shortly before 7pm yesterday.
"Further cordons are also in place in relation to police activity overnight as investigators continue with their enquiries."
Kennie's family have been informed, police said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101 quoting incident 2529 of 22/01/2022.
Details can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
