A woman who died following a stabbing in Manchester has been named as 43-year-old Alberta Obinim.

A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the incident, which happened at around 11.20pm on Sunday in Barnard Road, Gorton, Greater Manchester Police said.

Two other people, a 17-year-old girl and a 64-year-old man, also sustained life-threatening injuries after suffering “serious stab wounds” at a property on the road, according to the force.

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Early indications suggest Ms Obinim and the two other victims were known to the suspect, police have said

Police are speaking to witnesses to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

However, according to the force, early indications suggest the suspect was known to the victims, and it is being treated as an isolated incident.

Community leader, Ibrahim Abu, described Ms Obinim as a “lovely woman” who “always made sure people were smiling”.

He told Sky News the news of her death had come as a “big blow” to the community.

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“Yesterday she was at church, dancing and praising. She was at church… and we wake up and hear she has died,” Mr Abu said.

He said the community is “pleading to God” to help heal the two other injured victims.

“We hope they will come back to us in good health,” he said.

A crime scene is still in place on Barnard Road while police continue to investigate.

Greater Manchester police officers near a property in Barnard Road in Gorton. Pic: PA
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Police officers near a property in Barnard Road in Gorton. Pic: PA

Greater Manchester police officers near a property in Barnard Road in Gorton. Pic: PA
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Pic: PA

Detective Superintendent Toby Facey said: “We understand that the local community and further afield across Greater Manchester will be rightly shocked and concerned after waking up and hearing this tragic news this morning.

“Our thoughts remain with those affected and their loved ones at this difficult time. We are doing all we can to support them.”

A map showing Barnard Road in the Gorton area - where the stabbing incident happened
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A map showing Barnard Road in the Gorton area – where the stabbing happened

DS Facey said within minutes of a call being made, officers were at the scene, and that an arrest had been made.

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“An investigation has been launched and we are in the very early stages of our enquiries. 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,” he added.

“Local officers will remain in the area making inquiries, as well as an increased number of highly visible patrols.”

He encouraged the public to speak to officers in the area if they have any concerns.