Jakub Szymanksi died at the hospital after being found with knife wounds at an address at Miles Platting on Thursday night. His mother, Katarzyna Bastek, 40, was also stabbed in the incident and is recovering in hospital. Suleman Altaf, 44, without a fixed address, has been charged with the murder of 15-year-old Jakub Szymanski at Miles Platting, Greater Manchester police said. Image: Police officers at the spot on Bednal Avenue, Miles Platting, last week “He has been remanded in custody pending a hearing in the Manchester and Salford Courts today,” the force added. In a tribute, Jakub’s family said: “Jakub was affectionately known as Kuba to his family and Jakub to his friends. He was always a popular kid, making friends wherever he went because of his friendly and talkative nature. “He always said his opinion, he was a naughty, funny and cheeky boy. He loved the Xbox and its football, supporting Manchester City. “He was like any other teenage boy and he was useful to so many people, even those he just met. For our family, he is our hero.” Altaf was arrested in Kent on Friday. Police were called to report a home incident at a Miles Platting home at about 9:30 p.m. Thursday when Jakub was found with stab wounds. He received first aid at the scene before being taken to hospital, where he died just an hour later. Ms Bastek was also treated by the emergency services for serious injuries and was taken to hospital, where she remains in stable condition.
