Second man arrested over Newton Heath stabbing death

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 12:31 · Archive

A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder over the stabbing death of Alisha Samuels, 26, in Manchester.

A 26-year-old man has been arrested in the Merseyside area on suspicion of murder following the stabbing death of Alisha Samuels, 26, in Newton Heath, Manchester. The man remains in custody for questioning, police said on Monday. Officers were called to reports of a disturbance on Dorking Avenue at around 2am on Thursday, October 15. Alisha was pronounced dead at the scene after suffering stab wounds.

A 25-year-old man previously arrested on suspicion of murder was released on police bail on Friday, pending further inquiries. A man aged 61 and a woman aged 38 were also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and have been bailed. Detective Chief Inspector Justin Bryant said the investigation was ongoing and officers were working to locate those believed to be involved.

'We are still seeking information for Alisha's heartbreaking death', he said, and appealed for anyone with information to come forward.

How it is being reported

• Second murder arrest over woman's stabbing deathAlisha Samuels, 26, was found dead in Newton Heath, Manchester, on Thursday.BBC Manchester · 19 Oct, 12:00
• Major murder probe update after 'beautiful' woman, 26, stabbed to death in Newton HeathGreater Manchester Police has issued a major arrest updateManchester Evening News · 19 Oct, 11:56

In this story: Alisha Samuels · Greater Manchester Police · Newton Heath · Manchester · Merseyside

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