Accrington attempted murder arrest after knife attacks
The force said a 36-year-old man, and two women, aged 33 and 36, were in custody on suspicion of affray. The man stabbed near the Raza Jamia Masjid was described as being in a serious but stable condition in hospital.But the man police later found in Craven Street, at about 17:20, was said to be "very poorly". A spokesman for the force said: "While we are at the early stages of our investigation these incidents are being treated as linked."An investigation is under way and inquiries are ongoing."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."
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