Police have arrested a 26-year-old man in Merseyside in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 26-year-old woman in Manchester. The man was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody for questioning.
Alisha Samuels died after a stabbing on Dorking Avenue in the Newton Heath area of Manchester. Police were called to the scene at around 2am on Thursday, October 15. Several streets, including nearby Edmonton Road and Briscoe Lane, were closed off, and forensic tents were erected as a murder investigation was launched.
Arrest in Bootle
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed on October 15 that three people had been arrested in connection with Alisha's death. In an update today, the force said a 26-year-old man had been arrested in Merseyside in connection with the incident.
A spokesperson for GMP said the man was arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody for questioning. The arrest follows local reports of armed police descending on Galsworthy Avenue, near the junction of Harris Drive in Bootle, just before 10pm last night. A police car and mobile police station remained at the scene as of 9am this morning.
Investigation ongoing
A GMP spokesperson confirmed to the ECHO that this scene was in connection with the latest update into the investigation. Senior Investigating Officer Detective Chief Inspector Justin Bryant said: "We are still seeking information for Alisha's heartbreaking death, and a number of our teams are dedicated to locate those we believe were involved."
"We have another man in custody, but our investigation is not over. We are working tirelessly to establish the full circumstances of this attack, and to provide Alisha's family with some answers. My thoughts remain with them as they navigate this tremendous loss."
Detective Chief Inspector Bryant added: "I'd like to thank those that have contacted us and supported our investigation thus far, your reports are always taken seriously and prove vital to our work. I urge others who may have information, no matter how small, to please come forward."
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has mobile phone, CCTV, or doorbell footage, can call GMP on 0161 856 5464 or contact the Major Incident Public Portal at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP26S62-PO1. Alternatively, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111.
