FOUR teenagers have been arrested after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death in Stretford.

Police were called by the ambulance service to Thirlwell Avenue after a stabbing just before 7pm last night, Saturday.

The victim, a 16-year-old boy had been left in a serious condition after suffering injuries consistent with stab wounds, police said.

The boy was taken to hospital but died a short time later.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP said the boy's family have been informed and will receive ongoing support from our specially-trained officers.

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A police cordon in Stretford this morning, Sunday

A police cordon in Stretford this morning, Sunday

A police tent in Stetford this morning, Sunday

A police tent in Stetford this morning, Sunday

Following the tragedy, GMP's Major Incident Team arrested four teenagers after three warrants were carried out last night in Stretford, Old Trafford and Hulme.

The suspects are all boys aged between 15 and 17, and are being held on suspicion of murder.

A large scene remains in place around Thirlwell Avenue where the incident took place shortly before 7pm yesterday.

 

A police tent in Stetford this morning, Sunday

A police tent in Stetford this morning, Sunday

Police in Stretford this morning, Sunday

Police in Stretford this morning, Sunday

Police in Stretford this morning, Sunday

Police in Stretford this morning, Sunday

Further cordons are also in place as detectives continue with their enquiries.

Enquiries continue at a fast pace and anyone with even the slightest information are asked to contact GMP in confidence via 101 or online – on www.gmp.police.uk – quoting incident 2,529 of January 22.

Details can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.