A total of nine teenagers were charged with murder in connection with the death of a 16-year-old boy who was stabbed in Stretford.

Kennie Carter died of a stab wound to the chest after the attack on Thirlmere Avenue on January 22, 2022.

Today, after an investigation of 22 months, a total of nine teenagers were charged with murder in connection with the death.

They included Jabriel Ferguson, 18, of School Walk, Old Trafford, and Rashaun Williams, 18, of Staffordshire.

The others, all of whom are under 18 and two of whom are as young as 14, cannot be named for legal reasons. They are set to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court today.

Detective Chief Inspector Nicola McCulloch, from the GMP Major Incident Team, said: "The thoughts of everyone in the investigation team remain with Kennie's family who continue to be supported and who are aware of the progress being made in this investigation. 

"As a result of our enquiries, nine males have been charged, but I want to be clear this is not the end of our appeal for information. We request anyone with information about Kennie's death or footage - including CCTV, dashcam or mobile - to make contact with police."

Anyone with information can contact police on 0161 856 9908 or an online portal (mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP22S43-PO1).

They can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

This article was written by Jack Tooth. To contact him, email jack.tooth@newsquest.co.uk or follow @JTRTooth on Twitter.