A BOY who was stabbed to death while trying to save his mum has been hailed as a “hero”.
Tributes have been rolling in for schoolboy Jakub Szymansk, 15, after he died “fighting for his family”.
Jakub Szymanski was killed on ThursdayCredit: MEN Media
He was killed while protecting his mum, Katarzyna BastekCredit: MEN Media
A teenage boy died and his mum was injured in a ‘ferocious’ stabbing in Manchester last nightCredit: MEN Media
Police have warned the public not to approach the suspect as the hunt for him continuesCredit: MEN Media
Police officers at the scene in Miles Platting, ManchesterCredit: PA
Police have arrested a man, 44, on suspicion of murder following the attack at a house in Manchester.
The suspect, believed to be known to the Jakub and his mother, was arrested on Friday night in Kent, detectives said.
Jakub was treated at the scene for stab wounds on Thursday at around 9.30pm, before being rushed to hospital where he died around an hour later, cops said.
His mother Katarzyna Bastek also sustained knife wounds and is now in a stable condition in hospital.
Today friends and family have paid tribute to the brave young lad.
One friend told Manchester Evening News: “There’s not a chance that boy isn’t a hero. Everyone here knew him for being kind and respectful.
“He was quiet, but he was a protector. He fought for his family. He was an amazing person, he was a hero and he should be remembered as one.”
A police cordon remains around the scene in Manchester, as investigations continue.
Detective Chief Inspector Gina Brennand described the attack as “ferocious” and called for witnesses to come forward.
And Detective Chief Inspector Alicia Smith, said: “This attack has left a community reeling and a family coming to terms with what was an absolutely devastating incident for everyone involved.
“A teenage boy who had his whole life ahead of him has tragically lost his life and not only is his mother grieving at the loss of her son, but she is also recovering from what will have been no doubt, hugely traumatic.
“Our thoughts remain very much with the family and we are absolutely committed to establishing what exactly happened last night.
“Detectives have been working around the clock since this incident was first reported to us and we’ve now made an arrest which is a huge step forward in getting the family the answers they need.
“Our enquiries are on-going and we would still like to hear from anyone with information, or anyone who may have seen anything.”
Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting incident 3105 of 09/06/2022, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Police said the suspected attacker should not be approached if seen by the publicCredit: PA
Forensic officers are investigating the ‘ferocious’ attackCredit: PA
A tent at the scene in Bednal Avenue, Miles PlattingCredit: PA
