Tributes have poured in for a much-loved musician and ‘kind soul’ who has died. Police were called to reports of a stabbing in Moss Side, Manchester, on Friday (May 8).
Police rushed to Raby Street at around 11pm following reports of an incident. A man, aged in his 30s, was taken to hospital where he died shortly after.
The victim has been named as Dre Brown. His full first name was Adrian, it is understood.
Mr Brown was a musician, going by the name StanaMan and is understood to have had three children, the Manchester Evening News, reports.
Tributes on social media saw one friend saying: “RIP, Dre. You will be sadly missed. Gone far too soon. You were such a kind soul and amazing father.”
Another person described him as a ‘good kid’. A pal wrote: “Rest in peace, Dre”. Natalie Brownlie posted: “RIP Dre.”
View 2 ImagesPolice and forensic officers at a scene on Ruby street in Moss Side(Image: Jason Roberts /Manchester Evening News)
Jamie Whitehead said: “R.I.P Dre you was a good kid had a few laffs with you in the Claremont rest easy mate.”
Rheannee Blake posted: “Can’t believe it man he always had a smile on his face r.i.p stana man.”
Marrisa Leigh posted: “Waking up to this news this morning honestly am speechless. You never really know how much life we have left. From God we came, and to Him we shall return. Rest easy. Dre Brown.”
David Waite said: “Rest in peace Dre. Another life taken too soon.” Sean Daly said: “Awww RIP Kidda, gonna miss that smile.”
Greater Manchester Police confirmed a man, 18, was arrested in the wake of the incident. He was being questioned by detectives on Saturday having been detained on suspicion of murder.
A police scene remained in place on Raby Street, close to Westwood Street, on Saturday afternoon. A forensic tent was erected inside the cordon.
Forensics specialists were pictured combing the scene, with evidence markers placed along the street.
A GMP spokesperson said: “Officers responded to an incident in Raby Street, Moss Side following reports of an assault at around 11pm last night (08/05/26). One man aged in his 30s had injuries consistent with a stabbing was and taken to hospital, where he sadly died shortly after.
“Our thoughts remain with the victim’s family, who are being supported by specialist officers. One man, aged 18, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody for questioning. Enquiries are ongoing.”
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