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‘He was a good boy’ – Family pay tribute to 14-year-old fatally stabbed in Manchester

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Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 10th June 2025

The family of a 14-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in north Manchester on Sunday have paid a heartbreaking tribute to their ‘funny, caring, and hardworking’ son.

The boy has now been named as Ibrahima Seck, who was found with stab wounds on Nevin Road in New Moston at around 5pm on Sunday, 8 June.

The teen was rushed to hospital with the assistance of emergency services and air ambulance staff, but later died in hospital.

Several arrests have now been made in connection with the murder of Ibrahima.

A 14-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of murder overnight on Sunday, as well arrests on suspicion of murder of other 14-year-old and 16-year-old boys, and arrests on suspicion of assisting an offender of a 14-year-old girl and a 37-year-old woman. All remain in custody.

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Paying tribute to Ibrahima, his family said: “Ibrahima was a well-liked young boy. He was funny, caring, and hardworking. He was our best friend, and he looked after me.

“He was so smiley and always made everybody laugh. He was a good boy.

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“The killers have killed two people – me and my son. Why would anyone do this to him? He does nothing wrong. My family want justice.”

Detective Chief Inspector Tony Platten from GMP’s Major Incident Team said: “Firstly, the Force and I would like to pass on our condolences to Ibrahima’s loved ones and we will continue to support them at this sad time.

“This incident that has seen a young boy sadly die has understandably rocked the local community in New Moston.

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“We have made significant headway in the investigation which has seen us arrest another suspect on suspicion of murder, that takes the arrest total up to five and we are continuing with questioning those suspects today.

“This is a live investigation and we 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.

“You can also use the reporting tools on our website – always call 999 in an emergency.”

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Thunderstorms and ‘intense downpours’ forecast to hit the UK from this evening

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The UK could be set for thunderstorms and heavy rain this week.

It’s been far from settled conditions across UK in recent days, with Greater Manchester and the North West receiving its fair share of heavy rain showers, but now the Met Office is predicting that warm air from the continent will drive temperatures up later this week, and with that comes the chance of thunderstorms.

A plume of warm air moving in from the south is set to drive a change to the weather later this week, weather forecasters predict.

While rain and showers across the northern half of the UK eased on on Monday night, leaving us with a drier day and spells of sunshine in the afternoon yesterday, things could be about to take a turn for the worst once this evening rolls around.

The Met Office does admit that today will be a ‘largely fine and dry day’ for much of the UK, with only certain parts appearing cloudy, the North West not included that, but as the evening begins to set in, so does the potential heavy and thundery showers, predicted to move in through the evening and overnight from the south west.

Alarmingly, some western areas could see 20-40mm of rain fall in just a few hours as these intense downpours move through to the North East.

There could ‘frequent lightning’ for some areas too.

Double weather warning issued for Greater Manchester today
Thunderstorms and ‘intense downpours’ are forecast to hit the UK from this evening / Credit: The Manc Group

While there are no severe weather warnings issued at the moment, it is possible thunderstorm warnings may be issued this week, the Met Office has hinted, so you may want to keep your eyes peeled.

“After largely benign weather early in the week, some intense, thundery showers will move in on Wednesday evening,” commented the Met Office’s Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Mike Silverstone.

“These thunderstorms are being triggered by some warm, humid air that is moving into the UK from the South, and intense rainfall could see 20-40mm accumulating over just a few hours, which could cause some disruption too.”

Think that’s the end of the thunderstorms for the week? Think again.

Once that batch moves North through Thursday, leaving more settled weather for a time through Friday for most, another band of thunderstorms moves in again later on Friday evening, apparently bringing ‘further intense rainfall’ into the early hours of Saturday.

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By the end of the weekend though, it’s predicted that the ‘humid and thundery airmass’ will be displaced by ‘fresher’ and ‘generally more settled conditions’ spreading east across the UK. 

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Pete Tong’s Ibiza Classics is returning to Manchester later this year

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DJ and radio presenter Pete Tong MBE is making his way back to Manchester with a whole host of guests ready to help you dance the night away.

Known for his live radio shows such as the ‘Essential Mix’ on BBC Radio 1, Tong is bringing back his widely successful Ibiza Classics club night to Manchester with an equally impressive roster of guests.

The ‘Ibiza Classics’ concept originated and debuted back in 2015 with Tong and co. taking on Royal Albert Hall as part of BBC Radio 1’s Proms schedule, paying homage to the island’s infectious anthems.

Since then, the English DJ has built a music event bigger than he could have ever imagined, and this year it’s celebrating a milestone 10-year anniversary tour heading out across the country.

Pete Tong, Jules Buckley and The Essential Orchestra are bringing Ibiza Classics to AO Arena in Manchester.
Pete Tong, Jules Buckley and The Essential Orchestra are bringing Ibiza Classics to AO Arena in Manchester.

Some of Tong’s notable releases include ‘Where’s The Music Gone’ and ‘Apocolypse’, alongside some very respectable dance music artists. He delighted the crowd with this event back in 2023 when he brought Ibiza to Aintree Racecourse.

Other tracks to his name include ‘You Got The Love’ and ‘Time’, both collaborations with Jules Buckley, one of the famous faces you’ll get to see on this special Ibiza Classics tour.

Alongside being a frequent feature on Tong’s hits, Buckley is a well-renowned composer who has worked with the likes of Florence and The Machine, Dizzee Rascal, Arctic Monkeys and more.

Pete Tong and Jules Buckley won’t be fronting AO Arena alone either, as they’re also bringing along another familiar group who are often credited alongside the duo, The Essential Orchestra.

This night is expected to be filled with pure dance hits, and based on recent shows, there might even be appearances from even more musical talents and special guests.

Recently, Tong took over the legendary London concert venue Royal Albert Hall, where he brought out Becky Hill, who paid a visit to AO Arena not too long ago herself.

He even invited American-English vocalist Vula, known for hits like ‘Turn Me On (Dr. Love)’, onto the stage, who performed a rendition of Tong’s classic track ‘Good Life’.

Pete Tong, Jules Buckley and The Essential Orchestra are bringing Ibiza Classics to AO Arena on Saturday 6 December with tickets already on sale HERE.

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