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Boy killed 'trying to defend his mum' in horror double attack - everything we know so far as murder cops issue statement

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A 14-year-old boy who was fatally stabbed to death at a house in Miles Platting was 'trying to defend his mum', the Manchester Evening News understands.

Murder detectives are hunting for the attacker after the youngster and his mum were 'ferociously' stabbed on Bednal Avenue last night (Thursday).

Officers said the man is 'known to his victims'. Tragically, the young boy died of his injuries after being rushed to hospital.

His mum - who is aged in her 40s - remains in hospital with serious injuries. Police from Greater Manchester Police's Major Incident Unit are now searching for the knifeman.

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