Old Trafford stabbing: Boy, 16, killed

Rhamero West was found stabbed in Norton Street, Old Trafford, on Thursday evening

A 16-year-old boy has been stabbed to death in Manchester.

Rhamero West was taken to hospital after he was found with stab wounds in Norton Street, Old Trafford, at about 18:00 BST on Thursday.

A murder inquiry has been started and officers said they believed Rhamero was stabbed by two men or boys.

Greater Manchester Police said forensic tests were being carried out on a car found in Upper Chorlton Road thought to be linked to the murder.

Officers said the car was believed to have been involved in a crash.

'Horrific incident'

Another vehicle hit a pedestrian in Cross Street a short time after the stabbing, the force said.

The pedestrian's injuries are not believed to be serious.

Det Supt Danny Inglis said: "This is an horrific incident, where a young man has tragically lost his life, and we are following a number of lines of inquiry to establish exactly what has happened, and to bring those responsible to justice."

He urged anyone with information to come forward "no matter how small it may seem".

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