Another person has been arrested in connection with the murder of Moss Side teenager, Mohamoud Mohamed.
Known by pals as Momo, the 17-year-old suffered fatal stab wounds during a clash last Sunday (26 July) night, during which four other teenagers were stabbed.
Four teenage boys – two aged 15 and two aged 17 – were previously arrested in connection with the incident. They have since been released and face no further action.
A 16-year-old was previously arrested on suspicion of murder.
Detectives investigating Mr Mohamed's death have now arrested a 17-year-old boy on suspicion. He is currently being quizzed by officers.
Police were called to Henbury Street in Moss Side at around 7.15pm on Sunday to reports of a disturbance on Henbury Street.
Emergency services attended but Mohamed was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
Another youth, a 16-year-old boy was also seriously injured after being stabbed just yards away on Rosbery Street in Moss Side as part of the same incident.
Three other teenage boys, two aged 15 and one aged 17, went to hospital themselves with 'minor injuries'.
All four suffered stab injuries.
Detective Inspector Benjamin Cottam, of GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: " "A dedicated team of officers are investigating Mohamoud’s murder and following a number of lines of enquiry.
"We are doing everything we can to ensure those responsible for his death face justice.
"In the last 24 hours, we have made another arrest. I hope this demonstrates to Mohamoud’s loved ones and members of the public that we are committed to establishing the full circumstances surrounding this incident and exactly who was involved.
I would like to use this opportunity to say that our investigation is very much ongoing and that we would still like to hear from anyone with information which may assist us.
"If that’s you, you can contact us directly or anonymously via Crimestoppers or the Major Incident Public Portal."
Information can also be shared via our Major Incident Public Portal: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP20A38-PO1
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 9283 or the independent charity - Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
