Two teens found guilty of 15-year-old boy's murder

Two teenagers have been found guilty of murder after the death of a 15-year-old boy in a "horrific" knife attack in the Moss Side area of Manchester.

Mohanad Abdullaahi Goobe was fatally stabbed at about 16:30 BST on 15 September 2025 and later died from his injuries.

A 16-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy have been found guilty of his murder, while a 14-year-old boy has been found guilty manslaughter after a trial at Bolton Crown Court.

The boys, who cannot be named due to their age, are set to be sentenced on 21 May.

Greater Manchester Police were called to the Moss Lane East and Monton Street area of Moss Side after a large disturbance.

Mohanad had been stabbed and was taken to hospital but died later that evening.

The three boys have been held in custody after their conviction.

After his death, Mohaned's family said he had "many friends, he was loyal and often played the class clown, simply to see them laugh".

The family added: "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."

They said his life had 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," they added.

Det Ch Inspr Alex Wilkinson said: "Our thoughts first and foremost remain with the friends and family of Mohanad following this horrific incident.

"I would like to thank them for their courage and strength during the trial, and I hope today's verdict will help them in their steps towards justice for Mohanad.

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