Boy arrested over fatal stabbing

Conor was stabbed in the shoulder and died on the way to hospital

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of the fatal stabbing of a joinery student who was attacked after attending a party in Manchester.

Conor Black, 16, was stabbed once in the shoulder in Moston Lane, Harpurhey, in the early hours of Saturday.

Conor, who lived in Harpurhey, was found on grass a few feet from the main road. He died on the way to hospital.

Forensic tests are being carried out on two knives found nearby to see if they were used in the killing.

Detectives, who are also looking at CCTV footage, have said they have not yet established a motive for the attack.

Patrols have been stepped up in the area to help reassure residents, and police are appealing for anyone with information about the stabbing to get in touch.

They are particularly interested in speaking to anyone who saw a hooded figure, witnessed running from the scene following the attack, which happened at about 0200 BST.