Man, 26, charged with murder after death of woman in Manchester

A man has been charged with murder and attempted murder after the death of a woman in Manchester.

The charges relate to the death of Alisha Samuels and the attempted murder of a man in Dorking Avenue, Manchester, on October 15, Greater Manchester Police said.

Lawrence Johnson, 26, of Dorking Avenue, Manchester has been charged with murder and attempted murder, police said on Tuesday evening.

He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.

Investigators are still appealing for information relating to the death of Ms Samuels.

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 at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP26S62-PO1.

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