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A 17-year-old boy who is alleged to have stabbed and killed a 20-year-old female student in Manchester on Monday has been remanded into police custody until June 4.
His identity is being withheld, as he is underage.
Head of the Manchester police, Deputy Superintendent Carey Duncan says the boy was remanded when he appeared in court, yesterday (Monday, May 13), in relation to the stabbing death of Akeilia White, of Hanbury, Manchester.
Reports are that at about midday while at the Catholic College of Mandeville, the 17-year-old who is also a student of the school got into an altercation with White and another male student and inflicted stab wounds on both of them.
The two wounded students were taken to hospital where Akeilia was pronounced dead, while the other student was admitted.
Akeilia’s mother, Marion White, said her daughter communicated with her up to 11:00 a.m. on Monday.
She said her daughter was intelligent and outspoken.
Meanwhile, the Education Ministry has expressed sadness at the incident.
In a release yesterday afternoon, Education Minister Fayval Williams said that the loss of a young life is a profound tragedy, and her heart goes out to White’s family and friends.
She has committed to providing the necessary support to the affected students, staff, and families during this time of grief.
Mrs. Williams said the Ministry’s grief crisis team is expected to provide psycho-social support to students, staff, and the wider college community.
The Minister also said she will be visiting the college on Tuesday in support of the school administration, teachers and students.
Member of Parliament for Manchester Central Rhoda Moy Crawford, has also offered her condolences to White’s family.
The MP who issued a press release, described the incident as heartbreaking, noting that it sent shockwaves through the school and wider community.
She said the incident underscores the urgent need for unity in tackling crime and violence.
Akeilia’s mother, Marion White, said her daughter communicated with her up to 11:00 a.m. on Monday.
She said her daughter was intelligent and outspoken.
Meanwhile, the Education Ministry has expressed sadness at the incident.
In a release yesterday afternoon, Education Minister Fayval Williams said that the loss of a young life is a profound tragedy, and her heart goes out to White’s family and friends.
She has committed to providing the necessary support to the affected students, staff, and families during this time of grief.
Mrs. Williams said the Ministry’s grief crisis team is expected to provide psycho-social support to students, staff, and the wider college community.
The Minister also said she will be visiting the college on Tuesday in support of the school administration, teachers and students.
Member of Parliament for Manchester Central Rhoda Moy Crawford, has also offered her condolences to White’s family.
The MP who issued a press release, described the incident as heartbreaking, noting that it sent shockwaves through the school and wider community.
She said the incident underscores the urgent need for unity in tackling crime and violence.
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