Another 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.
Image source, GoogleA 14-year-old has died in a stabbing in northern Manchester.
Police were called to reports of a stabbing in Tavistock Square, Harpurhey, a few miles north of the city centre, shortly after 18:00 BST on Friday.
The teenager was taken to hospital where he died of his injuries, Greater Manchester Police said.
Another 14-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.
Greater Manchester Police have imposed a Section 60 order – which gives them greater stop and search powers – until Saturday evening.
Det Supt Phil Key said: “I would like to share my deepest condolences with the family at this unbelievably difficult time.”
The boy’s family had been informed, he said.
Det Supt Key sought to reassure the public that the Section 60 order was only used “when proportionate and necessary”, adding that it was aimed at minimising violent behaviour and preventing “any further serious incidents”.
Anyone who saw the attack has been urged to contact the police.