Man, 25, held on suspicion of murder as woman victim named

A woman who was found dead in a stabbing on a street in Manchester has been named by police.

Alisha Samuels, 26, was pronounced dead at the scene after police responded to a “disturbance” on Dorking Avenue in the Newton Heath area of the city at about 02:00 BST.

A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of her murder, while another man, 61 and woman, 38, were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, Greater Manchester Police said.

The force appealed for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

Det Insp Paul Costello said: “Firstly, my thoughts go out to the victim’s family, friends, and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.

“Formal identification has not yet been conducted, but the family have been made aware and are being supported.”