Three more arrested over stabbing death of Alisha Samuels, 26, in Manchester

Three further arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Alisha Samuels, 26, stabbed in Newton Heath, Manchester. A man has already been charged with her murder.

Further arrests made in Manchester street stabbing that killed Alisha Samuels

Three more people have been arrested in connection with the murder of Alisha Samuels, 26, who was stabbed to death on a street in Manchester, The Sun reports.

Samuels was found dead after officers were called to a disturbance on Dorking Avenue in the Newton Heath area of the city at around 02:00 BST on Thursday. Greater Manchester Police said two men, both aged 19, were arrested on suspicion of murder, and a 48-year-old woman was detained on suspicion of assisting an offender.

The arrests follow an earlier charge: Lawrence Johnson, 26, of Dorking Avenue, was charged on Tuesday with the murder of Samuels and the attempted murder of a second person.

Detective Chief Inspector Justin Bryant said the investigation remains focused on establishing the full circumstances of the killing. "We remain focused on establishing the full circumstances and want to reassure Alisha's loved ones that we are committed to securing justice for her," Bryant said. "My thoughts remain with Alisha's family and friends as they continue to come to terms with this devastating loss."

Bryant also renewed an appeal for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward to police.

Source: The Sun