Hero boy, 15, killed 'trying to save his mum' in ferocious Manchester double stabbing is named
11.06.2022 - 13:27
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A boy killed in a 'ferocious' double stabbing while trying to protect his mother has been named as Jakub Szymanski. He has been hailed a 'hero' for stepping in to to save his mum, Katarzyna Bastek.
Jakub was described as a 'protector' who 'fought for his family'. Murder squad detectives are probing the horrific incident - which left the teenager's mother injured - in Miles Platting on Thursday evening (June 9).
A 44-year-old Manchester man, who is believed to be known to the victims, was last night arrested in Kent on suspicion of murder. Jakub was 15, not 14 as earlier reported by Greater Manchester Police.
His mother, it is understood, is in her 40s. She is named and pictured here after a person close to her asked for her permission.
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Officers continued to investigate at the scene on Bednal Avenue on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning, with fingertip searches being carried out. Forensic teams were seen gathering evidence. Neighbours spoke of their shock following the incident, which happened at around 9.30pm on Thursday.
Jakub's mum Katarzyna was left with serious injuries, police said. She remains in hospital, in a stable condition, mourning the loss of her son. The M.E.N. understands Jakub was trying to help his mother when he was knifed.
He was rushed to hospital with 'serious' stab wounds, GMP said. He sadly died around an hour later.
A person close to Jakub, who asked not to be named, told the M.E.N: "There's not a chance that boy isn't a hero. Everyone here knew him for being kind and respectful.
"He was quiet, but he was a protector. He fought for his family. He was an amazing person, he was a hero and he should be