Alberta Obinim, 43, of Manchester, has been identified as the victim of a triple stabbing. The Ghanaian woman passed away after she was stabbed multiple time by a 22-year-old male who has now been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident. The deadly incident occurred at 11.20 p.m. on Sunday on Barnard Road in Gorton, according to Greater Manchester Police.
According to the force, two additional persons, a 17-year-old girl, and a 64-year-old male, were critically injured after receiving “serious stab wounds” at a property on the road. Police are interacting with witnesses to determine the exact circumstances of the event. However, according to the police, early indications indicate that the suspect was known to the victims, and the crime is being considered isolated.
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.”
“An investigation has been launched and we are in the very early stages of our inquiries. 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 inquiries, as well as an increased number of highly visible patrols.”
A crime scene remains on Barnard Road as police continue to investigate. He asked the people to contact officers in the area if they had any concerns.
Alberta Obinim obituary and funeral arrangements will be released by the family
