Police name teenager who died after attack
POLICE ARE STILL APPEALING FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE INCIDENT
A TEENAGER who died after being stabbed has been named as Coby Tristram.
The 18-year-old was rushed to hospital after the attack on Abingdon Avenue in Whitefield on March 28. He died in hospital of his injuries two weeks later. A murder investigation has now been launched.
Before his death, four people were charged, but Greater Manchester Police said the charges ‘would be updated’ following the teenager’s death.
No further details have been released so far on those charges.
A spokesperson for the District of Manchester West Coroner’s Office confirmed that Mr Tristram’s death has been referred to the coroner.
An inquest will open at a later date.
Previously, three teenagers – two 16-year-old boys and a 17-year-old boy – who were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, possession of an offensive weapon and violent disorder were later charged.
One of the 16-yearolds was charged with Section 18 assault, possession of an offensive weapon and affray.
The other two were charged with possession of an offensive weapon and affray.
The three, who cannot be named for legal reasons, are due to appear at Minshull Street Crown Court on May 10.
A 49-year-old man and a 20-yearold man were arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder. The 20-year-old, Charlie Harrison, of Mather Avenue, was charged with affray and possession of an offence weapon.
The 49-year-old man, who has not been named, has been released on bail with strict conditions, say police. Officers also arrested a 16-yearold boy on suspicion of attempted murder but he was released with no further action. A 33-year-old man was later arrested for attempted murder and has been released on police bail, according to GMP.
Detective Inspector Charlotte Whalley, of GMP’s Major Incident Team, said previously: “Firstly, our thoughts are with the victim’s loved ones and friends at this devastating time, who have asked for continued privacy whilst they come to terms with their loss.
“Our investigation two weeks on now from the incident means we are now treating this as murder with updates to be made in due course.
“We have made several arrests in connection with this, and we are still appealing to the public.
“If anyone has information or detail that may help us, they are asked to get in touch, in confidence, by ringing 101 quoting incident 2566 of 28/03/2024. Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
We have made several arrests and we are still appealing to the public. Detective Inspector Charlotte Whalley