Woman killed in suspected stabbing identified by police

Friday, 16 October 2026 08:29

A woman killed in a suspected stabbing has been identified by police after a man was arrested on suspicion of murder.

Officers were called to Dorking Avenue in north Manchester at around 2am on Thursday following reports of a disturbance.

Greater Manchester Police said a woman was found with serious injuries that were consistent with a stabbing. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

The woman has now been named as Alisha Samuels, aged 26.

A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, while a man and a woman, aged 61 and 38 respectively, have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, police said.

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In a statement, Detective Inspector Paul Costello described the incident as "an awful and tragic attack".

He said: "Firstly, my thoughts go out to the victim's family, friends, and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.

"This was an awful and tragic attack, but I would like to reassure the community that we have three people in our custody, and my team are working tirelessly to identify anyone else who may have been involved.

"There will be a significant police presence in the area, and multiple scenes are in place whilst our investigations continue."

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.

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