A murder investigation has been launched after a teenage boy died in Manchester.

The incident took place in the Nevin Road area of New Moston, at around 5pm today.

Three people have been arrested and are currently in custody.

A large cordon is in place around Nevin Road, with a second cordon outside the Fairway Inn pub, only a few minutes’ walk away.

An air ambulance helicopter landed in Nuthurst Park as part of the emergency response to the incident.

Superintendent Marcus Noden said: ‘This is a distressing and heart-breaking incident where a boy has lost his life. ‘We are still trying to establish the circumstances around the incident and have a number of scenes in place.’

Greater Manchester Police said the boy’s family is being supported by its officers.

They are appealing for any

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