A 15-year-old boy who was murdered while trying to protect his mother during a 'ferocious' double stabbing has been named as Jakub Szymanski. 

Jakub was branded a 'hero' who 'fought for his family' after stepping in to to save his mother, Katarzyna Bastek, who was left 'seriously injured' following the shocking attack in Miles Platting, Manchester, on Thursday evening.

A 44-year-old man was arrested some 250 miles away in Kent on suspicion of murder on Friday night, reported Greater Manchester Police. 

Jakub's mother is believed to be in her 40s and is recovering from serious injuries at hospital, where she is believed to be in a stable condition while mourning the loss of her son, reports Manchester Evening News (MEN). 

A person close to Jakub, who is believed to be one of four brothers, told the MEN: '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.' 

Forensic teams were pictured working the scene on Saturday morning while a police cordon remained in place. 

A bunch of flowers could also be seen placed outside the home as locals paid tribute to Jakub.