22 - year - old Ghanaian stabs father, mother, sisters and other family members - Manchester, UK.

 A stabbing incident in the United Kingdom has left the Ghanaian community in the United Kingdom and abroad in shock after a 22-year-old young man stabbed his family member following an altercation, killing his 43-year-old mother, Alberta Obinim.

       Alberta Obinim, mother of the 22-year-old who stabbed her to death.

The arrested man has been held in custody for questioning by detectives.

The injured girl and man suffered "serious stab wounds" in the attack and their condition is "believed to be life-threatening at this time", police said.

Barnard Road has been closed off while officers investigate behind a police cordon.

Three forensic tents have been put up, one in a garden, one in the road, and one at a property in the street.

Plain-clothed officers have been seen knocking on doors, while others in white overalls and protective clothing have been seen in the road.

    Drone shot of Greater Manchester police in Gordon investigating after the incident

Police said the stabbing was being treated as an "isolated incident".

Sgt Adrian Girtchen said: "We can feel the shock waves that this incident has sent through the local community, who either witnessed this attack or woke this morning to hear the tragic news.

"Many of you may know the family, and our thoughts and wishes remain with them and everyone who has been affected."

Det Supt Toby Facey had earlier said an investigation had been launched and the force was in the "very early stages of our inquiries", adding that there would be an increased number of police patrols in the area.

Greater Manchester Police appealed for anyone with any information about the attack to come forward.

Authorities say the police have arrested the young man while investigations continue.