Inquest opens over boy stabbed on way to football

An inquest into the death of teenager Ibrahima Seck, who was stabbed while on his way to play football, has been opened and adjourned.

The 14-year-old had been walking with his brothers and friends to a park in New Moston, Manchester, when he was attacked on 8 June.

His parents described him as "funny, caring, and hardworking", while his headteacher said he had a 100% school attendance rate and had been doing the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

Two 14-year-old boys and a 16-year-old boy, who cannot be named due to their ages, have been charged with murder and possession of a bladed article. The inquest was opened on Thursday and adjourned until criminal proceedings have concluded.

Led by Ibrahima's parents, about 1,000 people marched against knife crime in New Moston a week after his death.

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