Teenager killed in Moss Side stabbing pictured for first time
Mohanad Abdullaahi Goobe died in hospital on Monday (15 September) following reports of a fight
A 15-year-old boy killed in a stabbing in Moss Side has been pictured and named for the first time.
Mohanad Abdullaahi Goobe died in hospital on Monday (15 September) following reports of a fight in Monton Street.
Another boy, also 15, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody for police questioning.
Mohanad's family have released an emotional tribute to him, saying he is they "will not allow" his name to become another statistic in the "rise of knife crime."
The tribute went on to say: “Mohanad was our 15-year-old son, and a younger sibling to his sister and brother.
"Mohanad was the baby of the family, he was quick to laugh, easy to love, with a ready smile.
"Our son had an uncanny ability to make you laugh, making it sometimes difficult to be serious with him.
“Mohanad had many friends, he was loyal and often played the class clown, simply to see them laugh.
“Mohanad’s life has been cut tragically short, it is difficult to comprehend that seeing your son head off for school in the morning, would be the last time that we would see that handsome face.
“Mohanad deserves to be remembered for the young man who was loved by his family, and loved big in return, not as the boy whose life was taken with no thought or reason.
“We will not allow his name to be known as yet another statistic in the rise of knife crime.
“Remember Mohanad with love in your heart and a kind word on your lips.”
Police are continuing to urge people to share any information that may help with their investigation.
Detectives are also asking people not to share footage relating to the incident which has been circulating on social media.