Manchester stabbing: Man charged with homicide after girl, 26, discovered useless
A man has been charged with the murder of Alisha Samuels, 26, and the attempted murder of another man after police were called to a ‘disturbance’ at a property in Manchester
Alisha Samuels was only 26 when she died(Image: GMP)
A man has been charged with murder and attempted murder after cops rushed to a disturbance at an address in Manchester last week. Officers were called to a house on Dorking Avenue in Newton Heath, a suburb in the northern part of the city, last Thursday (October 15). Lawrence Johnson, also of Dorking Avenue, was subsequently arrested.
Johnson, 26, was charged with the murder of Alisha Samuels, who was reportedly stabbed to death aged 26, last night. He now also faces a charge of attempted murder of a man man, whose identity has not been revealed.
Johnson is set to appear before Manchester Magistrates Court on Wednesday (October 21), though police have confirmed their investigation remains ongoing. Officers are continuing to appeal for anyone with information to come forward.
Police at a scene in Newton Heath last week(Image: Jason Roberts /Manchester Evening News)
Detective Chief Inspector Justin Bryant said: “We are continuing to work into establishing the full circumstances of Alisha’s tragic death and to provide Alisha’s family with some answers.
“We have now charged a man, but our investigation is not over. I’d like to thank those that have called 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 with information about the incident, or who has mobile phone, CCTV or doorbell footage, is urged to get in touch with Greater Manchester Police on 0161 856 5464 or reach out via the force’s Major Incident Public Portal. Alternatively, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
