Teen convicted of Ibrahima Seck's murder in north Manchester
Two other boys aged 14 and 17 have been convicted of his manslaughter
A 14-year-old boy has been found guilty of murdering Ibrahima Seck, while two other boys, aged 14 and 17, have been convicted of his manslaughter at Manchester Crown Court today (22nd December 2025).
Keri Dobson and Naomi Heavens have been convicted of assisting an offender.
Ibrahima, who was also 14, was fatally attacked in north Manchester on 8th June 2025 while walking to play football with friends.
Detective Chief Inspector Tony Platten said: “Today’s conviction cannot ease the family’s heartbreak, but we hope it brings them a measure of justice and acknowledgement of the suffering they have endured.”
The events on Nevin Road
At around 5pm, Ibrahima and his friends were approached by two 14-year-olds and a 16-year-old, who is now 17, leading to a fight.
Ibrahima was chased into the car park of the Fairways Inn, where one of the 14-year-olds fatally stabbed him. Despite his injuries, he managed to escape and name his attacker to neighbours on Nevin Road who tried to help.
First aid was administered at the scene and paramedics rushed him to hospital, but he sadly later died from his injuries.
Efforts to evade justice
Police investigations revealed that the three attackers fled the scene and went to Keri Dobson’s house on Warbeck Road, Moston. Dobson, aged 37, drove them to the home of Naomi Heavens, aged 39, on Kenyon Lane, Moston.
Both women have now also been convicted of assisting offenders. Dobson was pulled over by police at 6.16pm and caught deleting messages from her phone as officers approached her car.
Later that evening, two of the boys handed themselves in at Central Park Police Station, and the third attacker was arrested early the next morning. Heavens was arrested on 10th June after police recovered evidence of burnt clothing near her home.
Forensic investigators examined seized phones and found evidence proving the women were aware of the fatal stabbing and had attempted to assist the offenders.
DCI Platten highlighted the impact of knife crime, stating: “Knife crime destroys lives and communities, and this case is a stark reminder of its lasting impact. No one should ever have to face such pain.”
He thanked the family for showing “remarkable strength” and expressed gratitude to those who courageously supported the investigation.
The five individuals convicted will be sentenced on 27th February 2025 at Manchester Crown Court.