A man has been charged with the murder of a 15-year-old boy and the attempted murder of the teenager's mother
Jakub Szymanski died in hospital from his injuries about an hour after emergency services were called to an address in the Miles Platting area of Manchester on Thursday night.
His mother, Katarzyna Bastek, was also treated for serious stab wounds at the property in Bednal Avenue.Suleman Altaf, 44, of no fixed address, has been charged with murder, attempted murder and having a bladed article in a public place, Greater Manchester Police said.The incident took place on Bednal Avenue, Miles Platting, Manchester.In a tribute, Jakub's family said: "Jakub was lovingly known as Kuba to his family and Jakub to his friends.
"He was always a popular child, making friends wherever he went due to his friendly and chatty nature."He loved his Xbox and football, supporting Manchester City."To our family, he's our hero."
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