# Police name woman stabbed to death in Manchester

> Police name 26-year-old woman killed in Manchester stabbing as murder investigation begins.
- Title: Police name woman stabbed to death in Manchester · LADbible
- Summary: Police name 26-year-old woman killed in Manchester stabbing as murder investigation begins. Police have named Alisha Samuels, 26, who was stabbed to death in…
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- Source: LADbible — https://ladbible.com/news/uk-news/police-26-year-old-woman-stabbed-manchester-murder-investigation-522481-20261015
- Published: 2026-10-15T21:48:15.536+00:00
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## Woman found dead
Alisha Samuels, 26, was found with serious stab wounds in Manchester at 2am on Thursday.
## Arrests made
Greater Manchester Police arrested a 25-year-old man on suspicion of murder and two others on suspicion of assisting an offender.
## Police statement
Detective Inspector Paul Costello urged witnesses to come forward as police work to identify others involved.

> This was an awful and tragic attack, but I would like to reassure the community that we have three people in our custody, and my team are working tirelessly to identify anyone else who may have been involved.
## Witness accounts
Residents described hearing screams and a car crash before police arrived at the scene.

> I heard shouting and screaming. I went outside and saw all the police.
## Community reaction
A resident said the area is usually quiet, making the incident a shock after 30 years of peace.

> Believe it or not, I was telling my friend the other day that this is a quiet area. So, this has come as a bit of a shock.
## Family privacy request
The family has asked for privacy as they deal with the loss of their loved one.

> At this time, the family have asked for privacy whilst they deal with the devastating loss of their loved one.
## Key takeaway

Police have named Alisha Samuels, 26, who was stabbed to death in Manchester, and arrested a 25-year-old man on suspicion of murder.