A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 21-year-old man died on Wednesday evening.
Emergency services rushed to Kings Road, in Old Trafford, to reports of a disturbance around 7.45pm and found the man with serious injuries.
He sadly could not be saved and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Murder cops launched an investigation and say a 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the incident, the Manchester Evening News reports.
A 16-year-old boy has also been arrested in suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon in the nearby area.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "Police were called to an address on Kings Road, Old Trafford at around 7.45pm this evening (Wednesday 31 May 2023) to reports of a disturbance.
"The victim - a 21-year-old man -was found with serious injuries and sadly pronounced dead at the scene by first responders.
"A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with this incident and a 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in the nearby area. They both remain in custody ahead of questioning."
A cordon remains in place tonight on Kings Road, near its junction with Rostherne Avenue. It is expected to remain in place overnight.
Detective Superintendent Jane Higham added: “Firstly, my thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends at this time. Officers have been deployed to support them.
“We are in the very early stages of a murder investigation, and a team of experienced officers will be working throughout the night and over the coming days to understand a timeline of events that will help us piece together what has happened this evening.
"We recognise that incidents of this nature will cause concern in our communities, not just in Old Trafford, but across Greater Manchester and as a result there will be a visible increase of police officers in the area over the coming days whilst detectives investigate. Anyone with any concerns is encouraged to come and speak to us.
“I would urge people who were in the area at the time of the incident, or anyone who has mobile or CCTV footage that may be of interest to police to contact us, even the smallest piece of evidence may help with our investigation and provide answers for the young man’s family.
“We are also appealing to motorists and local residents in the area, who may have captured anything on Dashcam, CCTV or doorbell cameras to contact us."
The cordon is in the middle of an area which is currently under extra police powers.
Earlier this evening, GMP issued a statement saying they had increased powers in the Old Trafford and south Manchester areas following a night where 'multiple incidents of violent disorder' was reported.
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