The parents of a 17-year-old boy who was murdered in Salford have paid tribute to their "carefree" son.
Courtney Eaton, from Winton, Salford, was stabbed to death in a disturbance on New Lane, Winton, on Friday night.
His parents, Lisa Diamond, 38, and Darren Eaton, 42, said: "His death has been completely unexpected and we have been left in deep shock."
They added: "He was a fun-loving and carefree lad and we cannot believe he has gone."
Courtney's parents said they hoped their son's death would serve as a warning to others.
"We can only hope that Courtney's death shows other kids in the area what can happen and acts as a warning," they said.
They added that he had been a keen biker, competing at a high level in his younger years.
'Bike bug'
"Courtney followed in his father's footsteps and became a keen motorcycle enthusiast," they said.
"His dad was a national biking champion and Courtney picked up the bike bug from the age of four.
"By the age of seven he was riding motocross before he moved up to mini-moto by nine.
"He then competed at the very highest level for a number of years at mini-moto and 80cc and was a national champion."
Courtney had recently left school and was working part-time in a brewery.
Officers arriving at the scene on Friday night found him slumped on the pavement with a single stab wound to his abdomen.
He was taken to Hope Hospital but died a short time later.
An 18-year-old man from Salford arrested on suspicion of murder remains in custody.
A 17-year-old boy from Peel Green, arrested on suspicion of murder, has been released on bail pending further inquiries until 6 November.
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