Jakub Szymanski: Murder charge over 15-year-old boy's death

The boy died in hospital after being found injured at a house in the Miles Platting area

A man has been charged with the murder of a 15-year-old boy who was found stabbed at a house in Manchester.

Jakub Szymanski was found badly injured by paramedics at his home on Bednal Avenue in Miles Platting on Thursday.

He died later in hospital, prompting a murder inquiry. The boy's mother Katarzyna Bastek, 40, was also injured.

Suleman Altaf, 44, has appeared at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court charged with murder and attempted murder.

He has also been charged with possession of a knife in a public place.

He was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Manchester Crown Court on Tuesday.

Paying tribute, the teenager's family described him as a "funny and a cheeky boy" who loved supporting Manchester City.

They said: "He was always a popular child making friends wherever he went due to his friendly and chatty nature.

A picture of Jakub Szymanski and his mother Katarzyna Bastek was released by police

"He was like every other teenage boy and was helpful to so many people, even those he just met. To our family, he's our hero."

Jakub's mother, aged in her 40s, remains in a stable condition in hospital.

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