A teenager who was stabbed to death in a Salford park has been named as Alan Szelugowski.
The body of the 17-year-old victim, who had suffered a single stab wound, was found at 7.30am on Sunday in Clowes Park, Broughton Park, by a man walking his dog.
A 17-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of his murder. He has since been bailed pending further inquiries.
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Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Davies, of GMP's Major Incident Team, tonight said: "Our thoughts go out to Alan's family at this incredibly difficult time.
"We ask that they are given privacy at this time to allow them to grieve and come to terms with this devastating incident.
"GMP is continuing its investigation at pace into the circumstances surrounding Alan's death.
"I would urge anyone who may have information or footage that could assist us and our investigation to get in touch with police as soon as you can.
"Any information, no matter how insignificant you feel it might be, could be a vital part of our enquiries and ensure we identify the responsible person or persons."
Now friends and neighbours have launched an appeal for Alan's family.
In a GoFundMe appeal, the organiser says: "I am the neighbour of [Alan's] family and have been for 10 years. Alan was such a polite respectful young lad, unfortunately on Sunday morning his body was found in a local park - he was murdered due to knife crime."
She adds: "His family are really distraught by this news and unfortunately the parents do not speak English as they are from Poland. The only person being able to translate is his 15 year old brother who is drastically grieving as he has lost his best friend and brother
"We are trying our best to help do what we can in this is awful situation and we are hoping you can help us to, even if it is a little, we are all really devastated about the news."
She says she has permission from Alan's mother to set up this go fund me translated by a neighbour.
The Manchester Evening News understands that Alan was a former pupil of Albion High Academy.
The Higher Broughton district of Salford and neighbouring Cheetham Hill area has a well established Polish community.
Yesterday, Assistant Chief Constable, Tony Creely said in a statement: " At around 7.30am yesterday morning on Sunday, 30 January, we were called by a dog walker who had found a male unresponsive in Clowes Park in the Broughton area of Salford.
"The male was found to have a stab wound.
"We believe he was 17-year-old but officers are still liaising with next of kin on formal identification.
"A 17-year-old male has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is now in custody.
"On behalf of the investigation team in Salford we appeal to anyone with information to contact us or Crimestoppers anonymously."
"I also ask to those surrounding Clowes Park to check any CCTV or doorbell footage that they may have.
"I would like to say publicly that our thoughts are with the loved ones of the victim of this stabbing.
"The incident closely follows the fatal stabbing on Kennie Carter in Trafford area last week, and we as a force understand and are aware that our community is concerned.
"I would like to reiteriate the Chief Constable's promise that GMP is a force which focuses on fighting, preventing and reducing crime and keeping people safe.
"Fighting knife crime is a top priority."
Anyone with information, or video footage including mobile phone, CCTV or doorbell footage, should contact police on 0161 856 0055 or 101 quoting incident 854 of 30/01/22.
Alternatively, details can be passed via the LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk or via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
