Three more arrested over woman stabbed in Newton Heath

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 13:08 · Archive

Three more people have been arrested in relation to the death of 26-year-old Alisha Samuels, stabbed in Newton Heath on 15 October.

26-year-old Alisha Samuels was found after police were called to a disturbance on Dorking Avenue in Newton Heath in the early hours of 15 October. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Lawrence Johnson, 26, of Dorking Avenue, was charged with her murder and the attempted murder of a man, and remanded in custody. On 21 October, Greater Manchester Police confirmed three further arrests: two 19-year-old men arrested on suspicion of murder, and a 48-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. All three remain in custody for questioning.

Detective Chief Inspector Justin Bryant said the investigation team had 'worked tirelessly' to establish the circumstances of Alisha's death and that officers remained 'focused on securing justice for her'.

How it is being reported

• Three more arrests after woman stabbed to deathAlisha Samuels, 26, was found dead after a disturbance in the Newton Heath area of Manchester.BBC Manchester · 21 Oct, 14:38
• Three more arrests made after woman, 26, stabbed in Newton HeathA 26-year-old man has been charged with murderManchester Evening News · 21 Oct, 12:46

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

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