A man has been arrested after a woman was killed and two others were left seriously injured following “tragic” stabbings in Longsight last night.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed that, at around 11:20pm last night (Sunday 18 August), it was made aware after numerous calls from members of the public that three people had been stabbed at a property on Barnard Road, in the Gorton area near Longsight.
When police and accompanying emergency services arrived on the scene, officers found that a 17-year-old girl, a 64-year-old man, and a 43-year-old woman had all suffered “serious stab wounds” – with the latter sadly passing away from her injuries at the scene.
The two others remain in hospital with injuries “believed to be life-threatening at this time”, according to GMP.
#ARREST | Last night we responded to a triple stabbing at a property in #Gorton. We were quick on the scene and arrested a 22-year-old man after a woman in her 40s sadly passed away. Early indication suggests the victims were known to the suspect.
A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder, GMP has confirmed, and he has been taken into custody ahead of being interviewed by detectives.
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A scene remains in place whilst detectives continue their enquiries, and at present, they are speaking to witnesses to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident, but early indication suggests that the suspect was known to the victims, and the case is therefore being treated as an “isolated incident”.
Detective Superintendent Toby Facey says he understands that the local community will be “rightly shocked and concerned” after waking up and hearing the tragic news this morning, but that “within minutes” of the calls being made by members of the public, officers were at the scene and the man had been arrested.
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A man has been arrested after a woman was killed and two others were seriously injured in ‘tragic’ stabbings in Longsight / Credit: GMP
“An investigation has been launched and we are in the very early stages of our enquiries,” DS Facey explained. “We have had detectives on the ground who have been working throughout the night trying to get to the bottom of what has happened and why.
“Local officers will remain in the area making enquiries, as well as an increased number of highly visible patrols, so if you have any concerns, please speak to them.”
A public appeal for witnesses, information, and footage has also been made.
Anyone with information should contact police on 101, quoting reference number 3371 of 18/08/2024, or alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Victim named and murder investigation launched after young woman is killed in Newton Heath stabbing
Emily Sergeant
The victim of a street stabbing in Newton Heath this week has been named for the first time as a murder investigation continues.
It comes after officers from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) responded to reports of a disturbance at around 2am yesterday (Thursday 15 October) on Dorking Avenue, in the Newton Heath area of Manchester, and when they arrived on the scene, they found a woman in her 20s with serious injuries that were ‘consistent with a stabbing’.
Despite best efforts of all emergency services involved, the young woman was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
As the murder investigation progresses, the woman has now been publicly named and a photo of her has been released for the first time.
She has been named as 26-year-old Alisha Samuels.
At this time, one man, aged 25, has been arrested on suspicion of murder, and a man and woman, aged 61 and 38, have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, and they all remain in custody – with officers continuing their enquiries to establish the full circumstances of this incident.
Alisha’s family have asked for privacy whilst they deal with the devastating loss of their loved one, GMP has stated.
“We are continuing to urge people who may have information in relation to this incident to please come forward to support our investigation and bring justice for Alisha,” the police force said in a public appeal.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or has mobile phone, CCTV, or doorbell footage, is urged to call GMP on 0161 856 5464, or contact them via the Major Incident Public Portal here.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
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Former supply teacher jailed for multiple upskirting and AI sex offences across Greater Manchester
Emily Sergeant
A former supply teacher has been jailed for multiple upskirting and AI sex offences in schools across Greater Manchester.
Abusali Rahman – a British national of Bangladeshi ethnicity from Salford – appeared in Bolton Crown Court this week for his sentencing after first being charged with, and then pleading guilty to, several offences.
The offences are including, but not limited to, 12 counts of taking an indecent photograph/pseudo-photograph of a child (images obtained by upskirting), three counts of making indecent photograph / pseudo-photograph of a child (making AI-generated images), and one count of attempting to meet girl under 16 following sexual grooming.
The offences are alleged to have taken place between December 2023 and June 2025, according to Greater Manchester Police (GMP).
Twelve girls have been identified in relation to the upskirting offences – aged between 13 and 16 at the time of the alleged offending – at seven high schools in three Greater Manchester boroughs (Bury, Bolton, and Salford).
GMP says it has remained in close contact with the schools, local authorities, and other partners throughout the investigation to ensure all appropriate support is in place for those who need it.
Additionally, the court also heard how Rahman amassed a collection of images of young girls, using AI and other methods to sexualise them.
The images numbered more than 300 in total, ranging from Category A to Category C classifications, and Rahman would post these on social media, often alongside humiliating and disgusting captions.
Rahman was sentenced to six years in prison, and will also be subject to a 20-year Sexual Harm Protection Order.
A former supply teacher has been jailed for child sex offences in schools across Greater Manchester / Credit: GMP
Detective Constable Lisa McGaffin, from GMP’s Bolton Child Protection Team, described Rahman’s crimes as ‘absolutely abhorrent’.
“My thoughts throughout this process have always been with the young girls who have been subject to such indignity,” DC McGaffin said following the sentencing this week. “Their welfare and support will always be a priority for us.
“While working as a teacher – someone who young children should trust and be safe with – Rahman repeatedly took secret photos for his own sick gratification, before posting images online which showed his total disregard for the girls’ respect and dignity.
Emily Sergeant -
19th August 2024 
