Ghanaian Woman Stabbed To Death In Manchester
A 43-year-old woman who died following a stabbing in Manchester has been identified as Alberta Obinim.
A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the incident, which occurred around 11:20 PM on Sunday on Barnard Road in Gorton, according to Greater Manchester Police.
Two other individuals, a 17-year-old girl and a 64-year-old man, also sustained life-threatening injuries from “serious stab wounds” at a residence on the same road, police reported.
Authorities are currently interviewing witnesses to determine the full circumstances of the event. Preliminary findings suggest that the suspect was known to the victims, and the incident is being treated as isolated.
Community leader Ibrahim Abu described Ms. Obinim as a “lovely woman” who “always made sure people were smiling.” He told Sky News that her death has been a “big blow” to the community. “Just yesterday, she was at church, dancing and praising. And now, we wake up to hear she has died,” Abu said. The community, he added, is “pleading to God” for the recovery of the two other injured victims. “We hope they will return to us in good health,” he said.
A crime scene remains in place on Barnard Road as police continue their investigation.
Detective Superintendent Toby Facey acknowledged that the local community and the broader Greater Manchester area would be “rightly shocked and concerned” by the tragic news. “Our thoughts are with those affected and their loved ones during this difficult time. We are doing everything we can to support them,” DS Facey said.
He noted that officers were on the scene within minutes of the incident being reported, and an arrest was made. “An investigation has been launched, and we are in the early stages of our inquiries. Detectives have been working through the night to understand what happened and why,” he added. DS Facey also mentioned that local officers would remain in the area conducting inquiries and that there would be an increased number of visible patrols. He encouraged the public to approach officers with any concerns or information.
