The family of a 16-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in Old Trafford have said the attack happened on the day he started college. Rhamero West, also known as Mero, was found injured in Norton Street on Thursday evening, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.
Police believe Rhamero was in a blue BMW with three other people when they were chased through Trafford. He left the vehicle but was caught and attacked by two men or boys. Officers are appealing for information about the incident.
In a statement, his family said: 'We are all devastated and are now left with an empty hole in our hearts. Mero was a beautiful soul and got on with everyone who he met.' He died nearly two weeks before his 17th birthday.
Detectives are investigating whether other incidents on Thursday evening are linked to the stabbing. A car found in Upper Chorlton Road after a crash is thought to be connected, and another vehicle hit a pedestrian in Cross Street shortly after the attack.
Det Ch Insp Liz Hopkinson said: 'There will be people who know who was involved in this attack on a young teenager and we would ask them to come forward - even the smallest bit of information may prove vital.'
