BREAKING: Man charged with murder after boy, 15, dies in double stabbing

A man has been charged with murder after a 15-year-old boy died in a double stabbing in Miles Platting.

Jakub Szymanski died after being stabbed at a house on Thursday (June 9). His mother was also stabbed and injured.

Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that Suleman Altaf, of no fixed address, has now been charged in relation to Jakub's death. The 44-year-old has been charged with murder, attempted murder and having an article in a public place.

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Altaf has been remanded into custody. He will appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court today (Monday).

In a statement issued through GMP, Jakub's family said described him as a 'funny, cheeky boy'. They 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 always spoke his mind, he was mischievous, funny and a cheeky boy. He loved his Xbox and football, supporting Manchester City. He was like every other teenage boy and was helpful to so many people, even those he just met. To our family, he's our hero."

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