Two more men charged with murder and woman arrested following death of Alisha Samuels

Two more men charged with murder and woman arrested following death of Alisha Samuels Police have issued a major update as three people in total have now been charged with the murder of the 26-year-old woman, and another person has been arrested Two more men have been charged with murder after the death of Alisha Samuels at a home in Manchester earlier this month. Alisha, 26, died after she was found on October 15 with fatal stab wounds in Newton Heath, north Manchester. Emergency services were called to a 'disturbance' on Dorking Avenue in the early hours, where the woman was pronounced dead. Five days later, 26-year-old Lawrence Johnson, of Dorking Avenue in Manchester, was charged with her murder and the attempted murder of a man. Both incidents were allegedly in Dorking Avenue. He was remanded in custody ahead of a Magistrates’ Court appearance. Last night (October 22), Greater Manchester Police confirmed that two further people have now been charged in relation to the death of Alisha. Carl Hardy, 19, of Shaldon Drive, Manchester, has been charged with attempted murder and murder. Tony Evans, also 19, of Dorking Avenue, Manchester, has too been charged with attempted murder and murder. Both men have been remanded to custody and will appear at Manchester City Magistrates’ Court on October 23, 2026. On Tuesday, police said 48-year-old woman has also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Justin Bryant, said: "The investigation team has worked tirelessly over the last six days following the tragic death of Alisha Samuels. "With the support of our Force Critical Wanted Unit, we have now detained three further individuals believed to be involved in her death. Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder, and a woman has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. "We remain focused on establishing the full circumstances surrounding the events of 15 October and want to reassure Alisha's loved ones that we are committed to securing justice for her. "My thoughts remain with Alisha's family and friends as they continue to come to terms with this devastating loss. I would also like to thank everyone who has supported our investigation so far. The information we have received from the public has been invaluable. "I continue to urge anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward and speak to us." Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has mobile phone, CCTV, dashcam, or doorbell footage, is asked to contact police on 0161 856 5464 or submit information via the Major Incident Public Portal: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP26S62-PO1 Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.