# Greater Manchester murder investigation and prison assault

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greater-manchester-murder-investigation-and-prison-assault
> Updated: 2026-10-28T18:19:06.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Following a fatal stabbing on Dorking Avenue in Newton Heath on October 15, Lawrence Johnson, 26, was charged with the murder of Alisha Samuels and the attempted murder of a man. 

While in custody at HMP Liverpool, Johnson was filmed being assaulted and robbed by other inmates. Video footage showed individuals taunting Johnson with phrases such as ‘Bro, you’re getting chopped up’ and ‘Smash him up’ before an unidentified prisoner punched him. The Ministry of Justice confirmed that officials are investigating the incident and how a mobile phone was used to film and upload the footage from within the prison.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: Murder suspect attacked and robbed inside HMP Liverpool

Lawrence Johnson, accused of murdering Alisha Samuels, was filmed being assaulted and robbed by inmates at HMP Liverpool. The Ministry of Justice is investigating the incident and the use of phones in prison.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/murder-suspect-attacked-and-robbed-inside-hmp-liverpool

### 2026-10-21: Lawrence Johnson charged with murder in Greater Manchester stabbing

Lawrence Johnson, 26, faces murder and attempted murder charges following the fatal stabbing of Alisha Samuels on Dorking Avenue in Greater Manchester.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lawrence-johnson-charged-with-murder-in-greater-manchester-stabbing

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