Fourth teen arrested after fatal stabbing of 17-year-old boy in south Manchester
Kyle Hackland was stabbed to death in broad daylight
Last updated 25th Nov 2022
A fourth teenager has been arrested in connection to the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old boy in south Manchester.
Kyle Hackland was stabbed to death at around 11:30am on Southlea Road, Withington on Tuesday 22 November.
Last night, at around 9:30pm, a fourth teenager handed himself in to Cheadle Heath Police Station. He has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody for questioning.
Three other teenagers arrested in connection with Kyle's death remain in custody.
Detective Superintendent Neil Jones of GMP’s South Manchester Division has said: “There are a number of enquiries being conducted to establish the events that occurred in the lead up to this tragic incident, but these arrests are an important step in our investigation and providing justice for the victim’s family and friends.
“As always, the information the public provide us is crucial to our investigation and I urge anyone who may have information about this heart-breaking incident to please come forward and tell the police.”
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