Three men have been charged with murder and attempted murder following the death of Alisha Samuels in Newton Heath, Greater Manchester Police has confirmed.
Officers attended Dorking Avenue after reports of a disturbance in the early hours of Thursday, October 15. Alisha, 26, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Lawrence Johnson, 26, of Dorking Avenue, Manchester, was charged with Alisha's murder and the attempted murder of a man. In a further update last night, the force confirmed two 19-year-old men had also been charged.
Additional arrests and charges
Carl Hardy, of Shaldon Drive, Manchester, and Tony Evans, of Dorking Avenue, Manchester, were both charged with murder and attempted murder. All three suspects were remanded in custody ahead of appearances at magistrates' court.
On Tuesday, Greater Manchester Police said a 48-year-old woman had been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. In an update issued this morning (Friday), the force said she had since been bailed pending further enquiries.
Police statement on investigation
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Justin Bryant, said: "The investigation team has worked tirelessly over the last six days following the tragic death of Alisha Samuels. With the support of our Force Critical Wanted Unit, we have now detained three further individuals believed to be involved in her death."
"Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder, and a woman has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. We remain focused on establishing the full circumstances surrounding the events of October 15 and want to reassure Alisha's loved ones that we are committed to securing justice for her."
Bryant added: "The information we have received from the public has been invaluable. I continue to urge anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward and speak to us."
Appeal for information
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has mobile phone, CCTV, dashcam, or doorbell footage, is asked to contact police on 0161 856 5464 or submit information via the Major Incident Public Portal. Information can also be provided anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
