"We are completely broken" - family pay tribute to boy, 17, fatally stabbed in Manchester

The family of a 17-year-old boy stabbed to death in Manchester have paid an emotional tribute to him.

Kyle Hackland sadly passed away in hospital as a result of his injuries following the incident on Southlea Road, Burnage at around 11:30am on Tuesday 22 November.

Paying tribute to him, Kyle’s family said:

"We are devasted by the death of our beloved Kyle. He was such a kind and well-mannered young boy who always looked out for his family – never failing to say “love you” as he walked out the door.

"There are no words that can even begin to describe the pain we feel. We have always been such a close family, and this has shattered us all.

"He will forever be missed as a beautiful son as well as a caring and helpful big brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend. Life will never be the same without him, we are completely broken."

Detectives investigating Kyle's murder do not believe that the attack was random, and say early enquiries suggest that there is no wider risk to the public.

In a statement released yesterday, Detective Superintendent Neil Jones of GMP's South Manchester Division said:

"We are in the early stages of our investigation, but I can assure you that our officers are carrying out extensive enquiries to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident.

“You may notice that there will be an increase in officers out on the streets in the Withington and Burnage area over the coming days to gather intelligence and offer reassurance to the public.

“If anyone has any information about this incident or has any concerns, I encourage you to speak to these officers. They are there to help and support you. This can also be done anonymously via Crimestoppers."

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