Speaking after the sentencing, Det Ch Insp Neil Higginson said: “Firstly, I would like to express my deepest condolences to Prince’s family and friends.
“They have shown undeniable togetherness in the face of adversity, they have carried themselves with dignity and respect throughout the course of this investigation and subsequent trial.
“Prince’s death is another hard-hitting reminder of the devastating effect that carrying knives can have, not only has one boy lost his life but the impact of this incident has left a family scarred, something that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives.”
Prince’s uncle, Kemoy Walker, a prominent anti-knife crime campaigner in Manchester, said he wanted to see a strategy to tackle the issue “organised by local people” following his nephew’s death.
Speaking to the in November, he said many others affected by knife violence did not get “justice in their families, so my heart goes out to them”.
He added: “Speaking to other youth workers, there needs to be the development of an anti-knife crime strategy that is local to Manchester and is organised by local people.”
