A man was injured and taken to hospital in the same incident that led to the death of Alisha Samuels, the M.E.N understands. Police were called to Dorking Avenue at 2am after reports of a 'disturbance' on Thursday (October 15). Ms Samuels was found with serious injuries and pronounced dead at the scene, a GMP statement said.
Arrests and investigation
Three people have been arrested in connection with her death. It's understood they remained in custody on Friday morning. The M.E.N understands another man was hurt during the incident and taken to hospital for treatment.
Tributes to Ms Samuels are continuing to flood in on social media - with investigations continuing at the scene in Newton Heath, Manchester. Several streets were closed off by police, including Edmonton Road and part of Briscoe Lane. Multiple forensic tents have been erected in the area and road closures have been put in place. A major scene remains in place today (October 16).
Police appeal
In a statement, GMP said: "Officers are continuing to urge for information following a fatal stabbing on Dorking Avenue, Manchester. We responded to reports of a disturbance at around 2am, where we located a woman with serious injuries. She was sadly pronounced dead at the scene."
"She has now been named as Alisha Samuels, aged 26. At this time, the family have asked for privacy whilst they deal with the devastating loss of their loved one. We are continuing to urge people who may have information in relation to this incident to please come forward to support our investigation and bring justice for Alisha."
Residents describe shock
Speaking today, a woman who lives opposite the scene of the stabbing spoke about the ordeal. "It's just shocking," she said. "It's really quiet around here, the two avenues in particular. It's such a shame. A young girl like that. We're all shocked and frightened as lots of people around here have got young kids. It's just frightening to think someone has been killed where you live. It's awful."
Another resident described the aftermath of the incident as 'carnage'. Police officers, detectives and CSI teams have been scouring the neighbourhood since the early hours of Thursday morning (October 15). "It's been carnage. People are worried in the area. It's just such a shame, so many lives ruined," they said.
One resident, speaking anonymously, told of how she heard screams that caused her to rush downstairs and open the front door of her house on Briscoe Lane. "It woke me up," they told the MEN. "I heard shouting and screaming. I went outside and saw all the police. They arrested a man, I couldn't see what he looked like because it was dark. They dragged him out of a car after he tried to drive into a police van."
Another resident, who woke up to the sight of police on her doorstep, said: "Believe it or not, I was telling my friend the other day that this is a quiet area. So, this has come as a bit of a shock. I've lived here 30 years and the worst thing we've had was a shooting a long time ago. Apart from that, it's usually quiet."
