Inquest told Yousef Makki died of a stab wound to the chest

A 17-year-old grammar school pupil, who was killed in an alleged knife attack, died from a stab wound to the chest, an inquest has heard.

Yousef Makki, who dreamed of becoming a heart surgeon, was fatally injured in the incident in Hale Barns on March 2nd.

The inquest was told he died later the same day at Manchester Royal Infirmary.

Proceeding were opened on Tuesday at Manchester South Coroner's Court in Stockport, with brief details heard before it was adjourned.

Police coroner's officer Alison Catlow told the hearing that the Home Office had given a provisional cause of death as a stab wound to the chest.

Yousef's parents, Deborah and Ghaleb, were not present at the hearing but were aware of the proceedings.

Ms Catlow said the sixth form student at Manchester Grammar School was identified by his mother before his body was later released.

Manchester South Senior Coroner Alison Mutch said the inquest into Yousef's death would need to be adjourned for a review hearing on April 16, with a full hearing provisionally set for 12th September.

A 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has appeared in court charged with Yousef's murder and has been bailed to attend Manchester Crown Court next month.

Last week, hundreds of people gathered in Ardwick to pay their respects to Yousef at a traditional Muslim funeral service ahead of a burial ceremony.

In a statement, Yousef's family said he was an 'inspiration to all' and that his 'determination, wit and dedication to his family and studies were the foundation of his outstanding personality.'