Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Accrington
A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a series of violent incidents in the town.
Police have made a further arrest following a series of serious assaults in Accrington on Friday (18th July).
A 33-year-old man with no fixed address was arrested today (Saturday 19th July) on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody.
Three other people from Accrington—a 36-year-old man, a 33-year-old woman, and a 36-year-old woman—were also arrested yesterday on suspicion of affray. All remain in custody.
The first incident happened at 2:37pm outside Raza Jamia Masjid on Lower Antley Street, where a man in his 40s was found with a stab wound to his back. He was taken to hospital and is in a serious but stable condition.
Later, police were called to Steiner Street at 5:15pm following reports of a group fighting with weapons. Just minutes later, another assault was reported on Richmond Street, where a man suffered a stab wound to the neck. He remains in hospital in a very poorly condition.
Police believe the incidents are linked and have launched a full investigation. A significant police presence remains in the area to carry out enquiries and reassure the public.
Anyone with information or footage is urged to contact police on 101, quoting log 1245 of 18th July 2025.