Alisha Samuels, 26, has been named by police as the woman who died following a street stabbing in Manchester. Greater Manchester Police responded to a "disturbance" on Dorking Avenue in the Newton Heath area at approximately 02:00 BST, where Ms Samuels was pronounced dead.
A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of her murder. Additionally, a 61-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, according to Greater Manchester Police.
Detective Inspector Paul Costello stated that formal identification had not yet been conducted, but Ms Samuels' family had been informed and were receiving support. He described the incident as an "awful and tragic attack" and appealed for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. Police also confirmed there would be a "significant" police presence in the area as investigations continue.