Man released in Manchester murder case as police hunt others involved
Greater Manchester Police say a 25-year-old man arrested over the fatal stabbing of 26-year-old Alisha Samuels is no longer a suspect. The investigation remains active and officers are still seeking others believed to be involved.
Police in Manchester, England, have said that a 25-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder is no longer being treated as a suspect. The case concerns the death of Alisha Samuels, 26, who was fatally stabbed. The investigation continues, and officers are still seeking other people they believe were involved in the incident.
What happened
Officers were called at about 02:00 British Summer Time (BST) on Thursday after reports of a disturbance on Dorking Avenue in Newton Heath, an area of Manchester. Ms Samuels was pronounced dead at the scene.
Man released on bail
Greater Manchester Police, the regional force, said the 25-year-old man had been released on police bail while further inquiries into other matters are carried out. He was originally arrested on suspicion of murder, but he is no longer regarded as a suspect in this case.
Investigation continues
Det Chief Insp Justin Bryant, the senior investigating officer, stressed that the investigation remains very much active. He said officers are relentlessly pursuing those responsible for Ms Samuels' death and are continuing to seek the outstanding individuals believed to have been involved.
Police have not said how many other people they are looking for.
