Man, 26, charged with murder of woman stabbed in Manchester street
A 26-year-old man has been charged with the murder of 26-year-old Alisha Samuels and the attempted murder of a man in Manchester, England. Police are continuing their investigation and appealing for information.
Police in Manchester, England, have charged a 26-year-old man with murder after a woman was stabbed to death in a street on Thursday. He also faces a charge of attempted murder involving a man.
The defendant is Lawrence Johnson, of Dorking Avenue. He is charged with the murder of Alisha Samuels, who was also 26. The source does not say who the second victim is or give details of his condition.
Johnson has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. This is a court of first instance, where criminal cases usually begin.
Investigation continues
Detective Chief Inspector Justin Bryant said officers were continuing to examine the circumstances of Ms Samuels' death and to provide answers for her family.
Police are still appealing to the public for information. Bryant thanked those who had already called and supported the investigation, saying all reports are taken seriously and are vital to the work. He urged anyone with information, however small, to come forward.
