Three teenagers sentenced after stabbing a 14-year-old to death in New Moston
Ibrahima Seck was on his way to play football when he was attacked
Three teenage boys have been sentenced for their involvement in the death of 14-year-old Ibrahima Seck, who was fatally stabbed in Moston last summer.
One 14-year-old was convicted of murder after a trial at Manchester Crown Court and will spend 11 years and 10 months in a young offender institution.
Two others, a 14-year-old and a 17-year-old, were convicted of manslaughter and will be detained for two years and four months, and two years and 10 months, respectively.
The incident occurred on 8th June 2025, when Ibrahima was on his way to play football.
He was pursued into a car park and stabbed by one of the 14-year-olds.
Despite reaching a nearby house for help, Ibrahima sadly died of his injuries at the hospital.
His father, Mamadou Seck, expressed the family's grief, saying, “Ibrahima was a very nice boy. He was not at all a bad person..”
"Every person in the world would like Ibrahima if they met him. He was smiling all the time, always wanting to help. He is an innocent person. Why Ibrahima?
“He was funny, caring, and hard-working. He was our best friend, and he looked after me.
"He was so smiley and always made everybody laugh. He was a good boy. They have not only killed Ibrahima but the whole family and all those people who loved him. Why would anyone do this to him? He did nothing wrong.”
Detective Chief Inspector Tony Platten from GMP’s Major Investigation Team remarked, "Today marks the end of a long and difficult trial for the Seck family... our thoughts remain with Ibrahima, his family and their loved ones."
Two adults, Keri Dobson and Naomi Heavens, both from Moston, received suspended sentences for assisting an offender.
DCI Platten also emphasized the critical issue of knife crime, noting that GMP’s Operation Venture is actively working to combat knife-related violence in the community.
He stated: "Knife crime is one of the most devastating forms of violence facing our communities and young people today.
“It takes only a moment - a split‑second decision - to use a knife, but the consequences that follow can last a lifetime. Choosing not to carry a knife is one of the bravest and most important decisions a young person can make."
Despite the sentencing, the devastating impact on Ibrahima's family and the Moston community remains profound and lasting.