The family of Mohanad Goobe said they will “not allow his name to be known as yet another statistic in the rise of knife crime”
The victim, now named as Mohanad Abdullaahi Goobe, tragically died(Image: Greater Manchester Police)
A teenager who was stabbed and killed in south Manchester has been named and pictured as his family paid a heartbreaking tribute to him.
Police were called to Moss Lane East in Moss Side just after 4.30pm on Monday night (September 15) where the teenager was found with stab wounds.
The victim, now named as Mohanad Abdullaahi Goobe, tragically died later in hospital. His family have now vowed to ‘not allow his name to be another knife-crime statistic’ and remembered him as the ‘baby of the family’.
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A murder investigation was launched, with police cordons remaining in place overnight and throughout Tuesday amid ongoing investigations.
Forensics officers at the scene(Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News)
Paying tribute to him, his family said: “Mohanad was our 15-year-old son, and a younger sibling to his sister and brother. Mohanad was the baby of the family, he was quick to laugh, easy to love, with a ready smile.
“Our son had an uncanny ability to make you laugh, making it sometimes difficult to be serious with him. Mohanad had many friends, he was loyal and often played the class clown, simply to see them laugh.
“Mohanad’s life has been cut tragically short, it is difficult to comprehend that seeing your son head off for school in the morning, would be the last time that we would see that handsome face.
“Mohanad deserves to be remembered for the young man who was loved by his family, and loved big in return, not as the boy whose life was taken with no thought or reason.
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“We will not allow his name to be known as yet another statistic in the rise of knife crime. Remember Mohanad with love in your heart and a kind word on your lips.”
Flowers laid by the scene on Moss Lane East(Image: Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News)
A murder investigation was launched yesterday after officers attended reports of a disturbance at 4.30pm. In the latest update, GMP confirmed a 15 year-old boy, who was arrested overnight on suspicion of murder, remains in police custody for questioning.
Officers from GMP’s Major Incident Team are appealing for any information which could assist their ongoing work. This includes anyone who witnessed the incident, or has dashcam, CCTV, or mobile phone footage which captures it.
The force also said it is aware of footage relating to the incident being shared on social media and have asked people to refrain from posting it.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Davis, from GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: “We know just how shocking this incident has been for the whole community and we are working hard to establish the full circumstances behind it.
An evidence tent in place following the stabbing(Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News)
“Additional officers are in the area as part of our wider response and they will be able to assist with any queries you may have.
“We have a teenage boy in custody and are exploring multiple lines of enquiry, but are asking for anyone with any information to please come forward.
“Any information you have could greatly assist our investigation, and I would urge the public to share it with us.”
Information can be submitted to the Major Incident Portal here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP25S13-PO1
You can contact police via 101 or the Live Chat service at gmp.police.uk, quoting log 2327 of 16/09/25.
Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.