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3 days ago
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Attempted murder arrest after double stabbing horror in town
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder as part of an investigation into two linked stabbings in Accrington. A day of violence shook the Lancashire town yesterday (Friday) which began outside a mosque. Police were first called to Lower Antley Street to a reported assault which occurred outside the Raza Jamia Masjid. READ MORE: Multiple people injured after shotgun blasted at pub READ MORE: 5 games released in 2025 guaranteed to take you back to the good old days of gaming Officers found a man in his 40s with an injury to his back 'consistent with being stabbed..' He was rushed to hospital where is currently in a serious but stable condition. Later that evening, at 5:15pm, police were called to Steiner Street, around half a mile from the mosque, to reports of 'of a number of individuals fighting in the street with weapons.' Then, three minutes later, the force was called to Craven Street and told another person had been attacked. A man was taken to hospital with an injury 'consistent with being stabbed in the neck.' He is currently 'very poorly' Lancashire Police said. "While we are at the early stages of our investigation these incidents are being treated as linked" the force said. Yesterday a man, aged 36, and two women, aged 33 and 36, were arrested on suspicion of affray. And in an update issued this evening (Saturday), Lancs Police said a 33 year-old man had now been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. The man, of no fixed address, remains in custody for questioning, they said. "You will see a significant policing presence in the area, to both carry out enquiries, and provide reassurance. This increased presence will remain over the coming days," they added. DI Lou Briggs said yesterday: ""Two men have been left seriously injured and first and foremost of thoughts are with them and their loved ones. "Incidents of this nature are rare in Accrington and we know that the community will be understandably concerned by them. "I want to assure everyone that we have a significant policing presence in the area, to both carry out enquiries and provide reassurance to residents. This increased presence will remain over the coming days. "We know that there were people in the area filming. If this is you, or if you know of any mobile phone, CCTV or dashcam footage that could assist our enquiries, please get in touch with the investigation team as soon as possible. "Finally, I would ask people not to engage in unhelpful speculation but to allow my officers the time and space to carry out a thorough investigation." Anyone with information that may help detectives is asked to call Lancs Police on 101 quoting log 1245 of July 18.
Yahoo
16-02-2025
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Attempted murder arrest after van ploughs into pedestrians near Blackpool
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a van hit two pedestrians in Lancashire in the early hours. It happened in the Breck Road of Poulton-Le-Fylde, near Blackpool, shortly before 1am in the early hours of this morning (Sunday). A Ford Transit van crashed into two men, Lancashire Police said. One, in his 20s, suffered serious injuries. He remains in hospital for treatment. The other, in his 40s, suffered injuries described as 'minor.' The van left the scene afterwards, a Lancs Police said. "In the early hours of this morning, the van was located and a 32-year-old man, from Great Eccleston, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, drink-driving and drug driving" a force statement said. READ MORE: 'We quit our jobs to sit outside at Manchester Airport, now two million people watch us' READ MORE: 'Make it make sense': The Deansgate 'shambles' and what the council say is the masterplan "We want to reassure you that this is being treated as an isolated incident, and there is not thought to be any threat to the wider public" they added. Detective Inspector Dave Little, from the force's West CID said: 'This has left a man with some serious injuries, and first and foremost, my thoughts are with the two injured and receiving treatment.'We know that this may be concerning for the community to hear, but I want to reassure you that there is not thought to be any wider threat to the public, and a dedicated investigation is underway. I also need to ask for your help. We know that the incident took place at a busy time of night, in a busy area, and there will have been people around, who we may not have spoken to.'If this is you, or you know someone who was out in Poulton-Le-Fylde last night, or if you have seen footage circulating on social media, please do the responsible thing, and get in touch with us. 'Whilst an arrest has been made, our enquiries are very much ongoing, and in the early stages. If you can assist those enquiries in any way, witnessed the incident or have dashcam, CCTV or mobile phone footage please make contact." Anyone with information is asked to call the force on 101 quoting log number 0063 of February 16, 2025.
