A murder investigation has been launched after a teenage boy died in north Manchester.

Officers were called to Nevin Road in the New Moston area at about 17:00 BST, Greater Manchester Police said.

The force has not yet said how the boy died. Three people have been arrested in connection with the incident.

Supt Marcus Noden said it was “distressing and heartbreaking” that a boy had lost his life and urged witnesses to come forward.

The force said it was “still trying to establish the circumstances” around the incident and several areas had been cordoned off, including outside the Fairway Inn Pub on Nuthurst Rd.

The boy’s family is being supported by specialist officers.

Supt Noden appealed for anyone with information to come forward.

He said they wanted to hear from “anyone who was in the Nevin Road area” who saw the incident take place.

“We will bring updates as we get them as the investigation continues,” he added.