Boy Stabbed To Death At Home As He Tried Saving His Mom From Knife Attacker

Jakub Szymanski has been dubbed a hero for standing up for his mother, Katarzyna Beastek. The 15-Year-Old was stabbed to death at their home in Miles Platting, Manchester trying to save his mom from a knife attacker, 44. Currently, Katarzyna is recovering from severe injuries at the hospital while mourning the loss of her son. 

She’s believed to be in a stable condition, and thankfully, the attacker has been arrested 250miles away in Kent.

“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 remembered as one,” someone close to Jakub, believed to be one of his four brothers, told the MEN. So far, many flowers could be seen outside the home as locals paid tribute. 

Accordingly, forensic teams were spotted working on the scene while a police cordon remained in place. 

“Last night’s attack has left a community reeling and a family coming to terms with what was an absolutely devastating incident for everyone involved. A teenage boy who had his whole life ahead of him has tragically lost his life and not only is his mother grieving at the loss of her son, she is also recovering from what will have been no doubt, hugely traumatic,” Detective Chief Inspector Alicia Smith, from GMP’s Major Incident Team shared.

He added: “Our thought remains very much with the family and we are absolutely committed to establishing what exactly happened last night.”

Detective Smith continued that officers have been working around the clock since the incident was first reported, and they’ve now made an arrest which is a huge step forward in getting the family the answers they need. However, Jakub was treated at the scene for stab wounds before being taken to the hospital, where he passed away about an hour later.

Detective Chief Inspector Gina Brennand also said: “Last night’s events are nothing short of devastating as a teenage boy has tragically lost his life and a mother is grieving in hospital after also being seriously attacked.”

“We have trained family liaison officers dedicated to supporting her and her family at this incredibly distressing time, and we are committed to doing all we can to make sure we bring the person responsible to justice. This is a shocking incident for the people of Manchester to wake up to. This is a ferocious attack that has seen a teenage boy fatally injured.” 

On the other hand, one local in the quiet terraced street of Bednal Avenue in Miles Platting said she saw someone trying to resuscitate the boy, and as she looked out of the bedroom window, she saw the ambulance crews.