A BOY, 15, has been stabbed to death as cops launch an urgent murder investigation.
Police were called to Moss Side, in Greater Manchester, just after 4.30pm today.
Officers discovered a 15-year-old boy with stab wounds on Monton Street.
Paramedics tragically pronounced him dead at the scene.
Forensic officers remain in the area as investigations continue.
A section 60 order has also been been authorised near the scene for the next 24 hours.
This gives officers enhanced powers to stop and search individuals.
Chief Superintendent David Meeney from the City of Manchester district said: “There is a thorough investigation plan in place as we look to find the perpetrator of this appalling act that has seen a young man lose his life.
“Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends after this tragic and upsetting incident, and our specially trained officers will be supporting them at this difficult time.
“We have officers in the area as we work to establish the circumstances that led up to the incident.”
He added: “This incident will understandably have caused shock and concern within the community and the surrounding area, particularly those who witnessed it.
“You will see an increased police presence in the area tonight and over the coming days, as we remain committed to providing the victim’s family with the answers they deserve.
“If anyone has any information or was in the area at the time, they should contact us quoting log 2327 of 15/09/25.
“Information can be reported by calling 101 or anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
“You can also use the reporting tools on our website – always call 999 in an emergency.”
A GMP spokesperson said: “We were called to Monton Street, Moss Side, at just after 4:30pm today (15 September 2025) to reports of a disturbance involving a number of people.
“A 15-year-old was found with stab wounds and sadly, after being treated at the scene and in hospital, he was pronounced dead a short time later.
“There will be a section 60 in place until 5:20pm on Tuesday 16 September that allows officers to stop and search people in the area in red.”
A boy, 15, was stabbed to death on Moss Lane east near Monton Street
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