A Nigerian teenager, Prince Walker-Ayeni has been st@bbed to death just days before his 18th birthday in what the police called a ‘targeted’ attack in the United Kingdom.
Prince Walker-Ayeni was stabbed on Raby Street, Moss Side around 4.15 pm on Thursday, April 4 and succumbed to his injuries despite emergency services rushing him to the hospital a short time later.
A murder investigation was launched by Greater Manchester Police, who are calling on community members who has any CCTV, mobile, doorbell footage or any other information to step forward with it.
Prince’s sister has said she was ‘heartbroken’ and ‘already missed’ him, as tributes have also been placed at the scene, with a banner reading ‘RIP Prince’ attached to a fence near Millennium Park.
In a statement issued on Thursday evening, GMP said no arrests had been made. A cordon remained in place on Raby Street and in the surrounding area on Friday as investigations continued and a forensic tent was set up.
Detective Superintendent Simon Moyles said: ‘This is a tragic and senseless loss of life and our thoughts remain with the victim’s family and friends at this time.
‘They will remain at the forefront of our minds as we move forward in our investigation to track down the person or persons responsible.
‘Whilst no arrests have been made at this time, I want to assure the local community that a visible police presence will be in place in the local area over the coming days for reassurance and to carry out enquiries as we work tirelessly to apprehend those responsible and bring them to justice.
‘We are continuing to appeal for any information or relevant footage – including mobile, CCTV, doorbell or dashcam. Any information you have will be treated with the strictest confidence and if you do have information to share, I urge you to do the right thing and report it to police.’
