Three more people are arrested over the murder of woman, 26, after a man was charged with killing her
Alisha Samuels, described by friends as a "beautiful soul," was stabbed to death on Dorking Avenue, Newton Heath, in the early hours of 15 October.
Two men, both 19, were held on suspicion of murder and a woman, 48, on suspicion of assisting an offender. Lawrence Johnson, 26, of Dorking Avenue, was charged on Tuesday with murder and the attempted murder of a man. Samuels was found stabbed in Newton Heath at about 2am on 15 October, minutes from the Etihad Stadium. Det Ch Insp Justin Bryant has renewed his appeal for witnesses.
Neighbours called police after hearing 'screaming and shouting' in the street outside.
Police have given no update on the condition of the man who was attacked.
Friend Aimee Quinn wrote: 'You were more of a sister to me than a friend.'
