By MANCHESTER, England — Greater Manchester Police have identified the woman killed in a triple stabbing incident in Manchester as 43-year-old Alberta Obinim, a Nigerian.
The incident occurred around 11:20 p.m. Sunday on Barnard Road in the Gorton area of Manchester, according to police. A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Two other individuals, a 17-year-old girl and a 64-year-old man, sustained life-threatening injuries in the attack, which police described as involving “serious stab wounds” at a property on Barnard Road.
Detective Superintendent Toby Facey said in a statement that while the investigation is in its early stages, initial indications suggest the suspect was known to the victims. The police are treating it as an isolated incident.
“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,” Facey said. “Our thoughts remain with those affected and their loved ones at this difficult time.”
Community leader Ibrahim Abu described Obinim to Sky News as a “lovely woman” who “always made sure people were smiling.” Abu expressed shock at the news, stating, “Yesterday she was at church, dancing and praising. She was at church… and we wake up and hear she has died.”
Abu added that the community is “pleading to God” for the recovery of the two other injured victims.
Police responded to the scene within minutes of receiving the call, and an arrest was made shortly after. A crime scene remains in place on Barnard Road as the investigation continues.
Facey assured the public that detectives have been working through the night to determine the circumstances of the incident. He also noted an increased police presence in the area, encouraging residents to speak with officers if they have any concerns.
The incident has raised concerns about safety in the community. Local authorities have not yet commented on any potential measures to address these concerns.
As the investigation progresses, police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. The identities of the two critically injured victims have not been released, and updates on their conditions are pending.
