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Murder probe after boy's stabbing Murder probe after boy's stabbing
(about 4 hours later)
A teenage boy has been stabbed to death in Manchester. A teenage boy has been stabbed to death at a party in Manchester.
Police said the victim, who was thought to be 16 years old, was stabbed once in Moston Lane, Harpurhey, at about 0200 BST on Saturday. Sixteen-year-old Conor James Black was stabbed once in Moston Lane, Harpurhey, at about 0200 BST on Saturday.
Paramedics tried to treat the boy for a puncture wound, but he died on the way to hospital. Conor, who lived in Harpurhey, was treated at the scene by paramedics but died on the way to hospital. Police are appealing for witnesses to the attack.
Moston Lane has been closed between the junctions of Ashley Lane and Cole Street. Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them. Moston Lane has been closed between the junctions of Ashley Lane and Cole Street. Friends of Conor have been laying flowers close to the scene.
Forensic experts are carrying out a search of the area and conducting house-to-house inquiries.
'Loveable lad'
Neighbours have spoken of their shock over the killing, saying that Conor, who was a joinery student, was "very much into his music", and was not a "troublemaker".
Kirsty Scullion, an 18-year-old beauty therapist, said: "He was a loveable lad who was never really in trouble.
"He was respectful but there had been trouble at this party.
"Someone told me that Connor was thought to have said something to someone which he denied.
Friends have been placing floral tributes close to where Conor died
"It all then got out of hand and there was a commotion and he ended up getting stabbed.
"He wasn't the sort of lad who would look for trouble but he would back himself up."
Kirsty's brother, Jordan, 15, said: "He was a really good lad, I can't believe this has happened.
"He had everything to live for and was a normal young lad, into football. All his friends are stunned."
Det Supt Shaun Donnellan said: "We are at the early stages of this inquiry, but we believe there may have been witnesses who could assist our investigation into finding out what happened."Det Supt Shaun Donnellan said: "We are at the early stages of this inquiry, but we believe there may have been witnesses who could assist our investigation into finding out what happened."