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Boy, 14, arrested as Kennie Carter murder investigation continues and fresh appeal issued

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested as the investigation into the death of 16-year-old Kennie Carter continues.

Detectives launched a murder probe after the teenager was stabbed on Thirlmere Avenue in Stretford on January 22.

Kennie, described by his family as a 'cheeky chappy', tragically died in hospital.

Since the investigation was launched, GMP's Major Incident Team have spoken to 50 people and collected over 100 hours of CCTV.

READ MORE: First pictures of 17-year-old found dead at Salford park after being stabbed to death

Eight warrants have been executed and nine arrests have been made.

The latest came last night (Wednesday) as a 14-year-old boy was arrested in connection with Kennie's death.

Tributes left at the scene for Kennie on Thirlmere Avenue (PA)

Five murder suspects remain on bail with conditions not to enter the Stretford area and officers are still keen to speak to more people.

In a fresh appeal, police are urging anyone who was driving through the area at the time to check their dash-cam footage.

This would be anyone driving through Moss Road, Thirlmere Road, and Victoria Road between 6pm and 7pm on January 22.

Anyone with information - even if it 'seems insignificant' - is being urged to get in touch.

Detective Chief Inspector Alicia Smith, of GMP's Major Incident Team, said: "Ever since we became aware of Kennie's tragic death, we have been working around the clock and conducted numerous different lines of enquiry to ensure Kennie's loved ones are given the answers they rightly crave.

"Despite speaking to a number of witnesses, suspects, and other members of the public, we know there are still people out there we haven’t yet spoken to who may have crucial information.

"This includes those who may have just been passing through the area at that time who didn’t realise they were witnesses to a murder or who could’ve seen the prior moments or aftermath of this swift but deliberate attack.

"Anything that may have appeared like young men in confrontation, fighting, or running to or from the Moss Road, Thirlmere Road, and Victoria Road areas on that Saturday night could be vital footage and therefore I urge anyone driving through that part of town that evening to check their footage."

Anyone can contact police with information on 0161 856 9908 quoting incident 2529 of 22/01/2022. Details can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Any footage or images from the night should be submitted to the online portal here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP22S43-PO1

GMP are also running the #ForeverAmnesty campaign to 'bin the knife' - there is at least one amnesty bin at a police station in each Greater Manchester district.

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