Several hundred well-wishers later gathered at nearby Harper Green playing fields in pouring rain and released balloons in Reeces memory. POLICE have launched a murder investigation after a mandied in Bolton yesterday evening. There were police cars everywhere. Patrols have been stepped up - but detectives believe the stabbing was an 'isolated incident', DetSgtRobert Parker from Greater Manchester Police's Bolton Division said: "This has no doubt concerned the local community and we have deployed additional officers in the area to provide reassurance as our enquiries continue, however we would like to reassure residents that all information indicates this to be an isolated incident. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can After helping Man United keep a clean sheet against Aston Villa, Tyrell Malacia discussed his first season at the club, Luke Shaw and Erik ten Hag's management. It's usually quiet.". Another resident, who didnt wish to be named, said shed heard the victim had been attacked by two other males. A 29-year-old man was later arrested of section 18 assault. It's just so sad.". His uncle said he believed there had been four attackers and Reece had been able to give their names to paramedics before he died. Anyone with information can call police on 101 quoting incident 359 of 04/05/2021 or report online at gmp.police.uk; or to remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Police are questioning a man and a boy who have been arrested on suspicion of wounding. An alleyway to the rear of the properties has also been taped off. Reece's school, Harper Green School in Farnworth, sent a letter to parents and carers after the teenager's death. He was innocent and he just caught up with the wrong lads. Adding: "He's dead now." contact the editor here. A 31-year-old man suffered 'life-changing injuries' following the attack in Farnworth yesterday evening, Sign up for the free MyBolton newsletter to get the top stories direct to your inbox. The killers met with Reece after arranging a fight over Snapchat in the early hours of May 4. An onlooker said: "I was driving through Chorley Old Road on my way to a friend's and saw a lot of emergency services on one side of the road. Comments have been closed on this article. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Part of HuffPost News. (modern). One girl posted: "RIP Reece. A teenager who fatally stabbed a schoolboy before sending a Snapchat of himself carrying a blood-stained knife has been named for the first time. Emergency services were called to an address in Church Road, Farnworth, just after 5 . Police were called to a report that a 41-year-old man had been stabbed on Lincoln Road in Bolton at around 8.40pm on December 11. Another said: "At Harper green field today me and a few close friends of Reece Tansey has decided to buy a bunch of balloons to set off for him and give him a proper send off. I honestly can't believe what i'm writing right now,my heart is in bits. Something went wrong, please try again later. James White, 15, and Mark Nuttall, 16, of Bolton, Greater Manchester, were found guilty of stabbing young Reece Tansey to death. ", A police scene on Church Road in Farnworth, Bolton. 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The incident happened on Church Road in Farnworth at around 5.30pm. Something went wrong, please try again later. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Editors' Code of Practice. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. Anthony Derek George has been charged with the murder of Tyrone Williamson, Sign up for the free MyBolton newsletter to get the top stories direct to your inbox. In her victim's statement, Reece's mother Laura Tansey said the 15-year-old "made us smile, he made us laugh, he made us tear our hair out at times, a typical teenage lad, but he was ours". There is believed to be no wider risk to the public. Bolton. Graeme Demianyk. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this incredibly difficult time. The 25-year-old sadly died from his injuries. "There will be an increased police presence in the area whilst we carry out a number of lines of enquiry and anyone concerned in the local neighbourhood can speak to our officers. The force said a murder inquiry has been launched and no arrests have yet been made. Wednesday 5 May 2021, 6:26pm. of Rowena Street, Farnworth, Nathan Carney-Williamson, 29, of . ", Detective Sergeant Robert Parker from Greater Manchester Police's Bolton Division said: "This has no doubt concerned the local community and we have deployed additional officers in the area to provide reassurance as our enquiries continue, however we would like to reassure residents that all information indicates this to be an isolated incident.". We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Somebody messaged him and said come and meet me. Credit: MEN Media. "We will ensure any students who need it receive support and advice through our pastoral system. Murder investigation launched as 25-year-old stabbed - and second man left seriously hurt. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. James White, 15, and Mark Nuttall, 16, of Bolton, Greater Manchester, were found guilty of stabbing young Reece Tansey to death. Images shared with the Manchester Evening News show an air ambulance landed in the nearby ASDA car park. Waiter Kamal Ali, aged 22, was stabbed three times in the . People are scared of him'. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Kim PillingPA. I love you always Reece hope you're okay up there. A 16-YEAR-OLD boy and a 25-year-old man have been arrested in connection with a stabbing which happened outside a restaurant in Farnworth. Police were called to Church Road, Farnworth, at around teatime yesterday. 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Nuttall admitted he was there but denied killing Reece or knowing White had a knife. Nuttall responded with a laughing emoji. We phoned the police. Even the smallest information may be crucial to our investigation., Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. A . An air ambulance was spotted landing near to the scene, A nearby back street was also taped off by police. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. A 21-year-old female was also arrested in connection with the incident. He thought he was going to meet one person but it was set up.. James believes Reece was lured to an ambush after wrongly being implicated in a car theft a few weeks earlier. Got a story, picture or video for us? A Gannett Company. And a fourth wrote: "RIP Reece Tansey. Newsquest Media Group Ltd, 1st Floor, Chartist Tower, Upper Dock Street, Newport, Wales, NP20 1DW Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. When they arrived, they found a 31-year-old man with stab wounds. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. For a life to be ended at such a young age is a total tragedy. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Residents told how the teenager was left covered in blood following the attack. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Anthony Derek George has been charged with the murder of Tyrone Williamson, who was allegedly killed on Battenberg Road last month. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Harper Green is a close-knit community, we will work together over the coming days and weeks in supporting all those affected.. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. A 15-year-old boy has died after being stabbed several times in Bolton. Another resident, who didnt wish to be named, said shed heard the victim had been attacked by two other males. An alleyway to the rear of the properties was also taped off. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. On that day, not only was Reece's life taken, but so was ours, the news that Reece had been killed simply drained the life from us and we will never be the same again. View our online Press Pack. Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services. ", A GMP spokesperson said: "Officers attended and found a 31-year-old man with stab wounds, he was taken to hospital and his injuries are described as life-changing.". Newsquest Media Group Ltd, 1st Floor, Chartist Tower, Upper Dock Street, Newport, Wales, NP20 1DW Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. In a message to parents on its website, the school said: The school community is shocked and saddened by this terrible news and our thoughts are with the students family and friends at this difficult time. The incident happened on Church Road in Farnworth at around 5.30pm. Following the court case, Reece's family spoke of their "disgust" at the terms, and said stronger sentences are needed to stop the 'epidemic in knife crime.'. THE identities of two teen thugs who stabbed a "cheeky" and "funny" schoolboy to death following a row have been revealed for the first time. ', Steven Sheridan boasted his fists were his 'secret weapon', How Erik ten Hag and Luke Shaw are helping United in their run-in. Cops said Reece had staggered to a house after being attacked near a primary school and desperately knocked on the door for help. But as Reece was en route, his friend informed him that he had decided to stay in bed. He said: He pulled up in his car and the boy was shouting, Help, help!. "Police blocked off where the NatWest bank is, and put a bloke in the back of the van. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. contact the editor here. A 16-YEAR-OLD boy and a 25-year-old man have been arrested in connection with a stabbing which happened outside a restaurant in Farnworth. View our online Press Pack. Another resident added: "I saw the helicopter and heard the sirens. Officers remain at both scenes and cordons are in place while we continue to investigate and piece together what happened yesterday. Appealing for information, detective superintendent Chris Bridge said: This incident will understandably be a huge shock to the community and our thoughts are with the boys family at this awful time. Police at the scene in Church Road, Farnworth, on Monday evening. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. White received a 15-year sentence while his co-accomplice was . As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Enquiries are on-going, and anyone with any information is being encouraged to contact police through LiveChat on our website www.gmp.police.uk, or call 101 quoting log number 2163 of 28/06/21, or to call independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111. ', Steven Sheridan boasted his fists were his 'secret weapon', How Erik ten Hag and Luke Shaw are helping United in their run-in. Emergency services were called to an address in Church Road, Farnworth, just after 5:30pm on Monday (June 28) to reports of an assault. My condolences to the families. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The teenager, named locally as Reece Tansey, was attacked in Walker Avenue shortly before 4.45am. "I would urge anyone who may have information or witnessed anything in the area to come forward. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. ", Crime scene investigators were seen near the the incident with police officers on the scene at around 6pm, Police blocked off the road and witnessessaid that CSI teams have been in the area, while a man "was put in the back of a van.". "When Reece was born, never did we imagine that in 15 short wonderful years later, his life would be taken in an act of violence that is beyond comprehension. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. For other inquiries, Contact Us. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Arshad Mahmood, 48, told how his friend Faifal Shah had gone to the young boy's aid after returning home from a nearby mosque and phoned an ambulance. The teenager, named locally as Reece Tansey, knocked on the door of a nearby house to ask for help after he was attacked in Walker Avenue shortly before 4.45am on Tuesday. A 27-year-old man has also been arrested on suspicion of assault in relation to the stabbing on Lincoln Road. They believe tougher punishment is needed to stop young people arming themselves with weapons. Faifal could seen he was in a state and he was bleeding quite badly. They said the 31-year-old was taken to hospital with'life-changing' injuries. Grief-strickenfriends have paid tribute to Reece after his shocking killing. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion, then please Before the trial White admitted killing Reece but denied murder. 04/05/2021 06:56pm BST. Faifal could seen he was in a state and he was bleeding quite badly. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. "It all seemed to go mad at once. "A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault (wounding with intent) and remains in custody for questioning. Scene of crime officers could be seen carrying out searches and a forensic tent has been erected in the front garden of one property. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited.