Two more men have been charged with murder following the death of a 26-year-old woman in Manchester. Emergency services were called to reports of a "disturbance" on Dorking Avenue in Newton Heath in the early hours of Thursday, October 15, where Alisha Samuels was pronounced dead.
Charges brought
On Tuesday, Greater Manchester Police announced that Lawrence Johnson, 26, of Dorking Avenue in Manchester, had been charged with her murder and the attempted murder of a man. He was remanded in custody ahead of an appearance before magistrates.
Tonight, Thursday (October 22), the force confirmed that two more men have been charged in connection with Alisha's death. Carl Hardy, 19, of Shaldon Drive, Manchester, has been charged with attempted murder and murder. Tony Evans, also 19, and of Dorking Avenue, Manchester, has likewise been charged with attempted murder and murder, reports the Manchester Evening News.
Court appearance
Both men have been remanded in custody and are due to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court tomorrow, Friday (October 23). On Tuesday, police said that a 48-year-old woman had also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
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.
"My thoughts remain with Alisha's family and friends as they continue to come to terms with this devastating loss.
"I would also like to thank everyone who has supported our investigation so far. 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
Those who witnessed the incident, or hold mobile phone, CCTV, dashcam, or doorbell footage, are urged to get in touch with police on 0161 856 5464 or submit details via the force's Major Incident Public Portal at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP26S62-PO1.
Alternatively, information can be passed on anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
