Manchester Mourns Teen Boxer Fatally Stabbed in New Moston

A 14-year-old boy, Ibrahima Seck, was fatally stabbed in New Moston, Manchester, on Sunday evening, June 9th, 2025. The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with flowers and balloons lining the street where the young boxer lost his life. A large group of schoolchildren gathered to pay their respects. William Crolla, whose brother is former boxing world champion Anthony Crolla, spoke of Ibrahima's infectious laugh and described the current climate of knife crime as "unheard of" compared to a decade ago. He stated, "They think it's a game, but a knife, it's the exact same as a gun. Something like this affects so many lives." Ibrahima's headteacher also paid tribute, describing him as "lively, intelligent, and engaging." Three boys, aged 14, 14, and 16, have been arrested on suspicion of murder, while a 14-year-old girl and a 37-year-old woman face charges of assisting an offender. The family's plea for justice underscores the profound loss felt by the community. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of knife crime.