Detectives investigating the murder of a 17-year-old boy in South Manchester have made a further arrest.

 

At around 7.15pm on Sunday 26 July 2020, police were called to reports of a disturbance on Henbury Street, Manchester. Emergency services attended and a 17-year-old boy was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. 

He has since been formally identified as Mohamoud Mohamed. 

 

A 19-year old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody for questioning.

 

Four teenage boys – two aged 15 and two aged 17 – were previously arrested in connection with the incident. They have since been released and face no further action. 

A 16-year-old was previously arrested on suspicion of murder. 

 

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 9283 or the independent charity - Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. 

Information can also be shared via our Major Incident Public Portal: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP20A38-PO1