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10:07 07/05/2021
Police have this morning (7 May 2021) charged two boys, aged 14 and 15,with the murder of 15-year-old Reece Tansey from Bolton.
They have both been remanded in custody ahead of an appearance at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court on 7 May 2021.
Police were called shortly after 4.43am on Tuesday 4 May, to a report of a stabbing on Walker Avenue, Bolton.
Reece was taken to hospital but sadly died from his injuries, despite the best efforts of emergency services.
Police continue to appeal for information.
Information and images can be submitted directly via the Major Incident Public Portal here:
https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP21K20-PO1
Anyone with information can also contact the gmp incident room on 0161 856 6777 quoting incident 359 of 04/05/2021.
Details can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.