Alberta Obinim, 43, has been named as the woman who died after being stabbed in Manchester.
The attack took place around 11:20 p.m. on Sunday on Barnard Road, Gorton. Greater Manchester Police have detained a 22-year-old man on suspicion of murder.
In addition, a 17-year-old girl and a 64-year-old man were critically injured with severe stab wounds at the same location, as reported by Sky News.
Authorities have indicated that preliminary evidence suggests the suspect was known to Ms. Obinim and the other victims.
Police are interviewing witnesses to gather more information about the incident.
While the case is being treated as isolated, initial evidence suggests that the suspect was familiar with the victims.
Community leader Ibrahim Abu described Ms. Obinim as a “lovely woman” who “always made sure people were smiling.”.
He said the news of her death had come as a “big blow” to the community.
“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,” Abu said.
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.”
Officers arrived on the site and made an arrest, according to DS Facey, minutes after the report was placed.
“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,” he added.
“Local officers will remain in the area making inquiries, as well as an increased number of highly visible patrols.”
If anyone has any issues, he urged them to contact the local police.