Fifth teen arrested over fatal stabbing of boy, 17, in south Manchester

Kyle Hackland was stabbed to death in broad daylight

Author: Dan DaviesPublished 29th Nov 2022

Detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old boy have arrested a fifth teenager.

Kyle Hackland was attacked on Southlea Road, Withington just before midday on Tuesday 22 November.

At around 11pm last night (Monday 28 November 2022), a 16-year-old boy attended Cheadle Heath Police Station. He was subsequently arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody for questioning.

Three teenagers, between the ages of 16-18, arrested on suspicion of murder last week, have been bailed pending further enquiries.

Greater Manchester Police say they're continuing to investigate the incident and establish the full circumstances around what happened.

Anyone with information is still being asked to come forward.

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