Man charged with murder of woman, 26, stabbed near Premier League stadium

A man has been charged with murder over the death of a woman who was stabbed in the street close to a Premier League stadium.

Lawrence Johnson, 26, is also accused of trying to kill a man in the same attack last Thursday, October 15, in Manchester.

Alisha Samuels, 26, was found with serious stab wounds at around 2am and was declared dead at the scene on Dorking Avenue in Newton Heath, minutes from the Etihad Stadium.

There was no update on the male victim’s condition.

Johnson, of Dorking Avenue, Manchester, was remanded in custody and is due at the city’s magistrates’ court today.

Investigators are still appealing for information relating to Alisha’s death and have asked people ‘not to speculate’ about the circumstances.

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 who may have witnessed this incident, or has mobile phone, CCTV or doorbell footage, is asked to contact police on 0161 856 5464 or via the Major Incident Public Portal.

Alternatively, people can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. 

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