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BBC News
5 hours ago
- BBC News
Accrington man charged over stabbing outside mosque
A man has been charged in connection with a stabbing outside a mosque which lead to a series of violent incidents, police have said. Police were called to the Raza Jamia Masjid in Accrington, Lancashire, at about 14:30 BST on Friday where they found a man in his 40s with a stab injury to his was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious but stable Hussain, 33, of no fixed address, has been charged with wounding with intent, grievous bodily harm with intent, possessing a bladed article and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. Police said they were then called to nearby Steiner Street at about 17:15 BST to reports of a dozen people fighting with weapons.A few minutes later, officers were called to Craven Street, also in the area, where another man was found stabbed in the neck. He was also hospitalised and left in a serious but stable condition, Lancashire Police said. Police in Warwickshire have since arrested a 22-year-old man from Accrington on suspicion of attempted murder following the second stabbing. A 36-year-old man as well as two women, aged 33 and 36, were earlier arrested on suspicion of affray and later released on bail. The three incidents are believed to be linked, police said. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Accrington attempted murder arrest after knife attacks
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, after a series of violent incidents following a stabbing near a mosque. Lancashire Police was called to the Raza Jamia Masjid in Accrington, Lancashire, at 14:30 BST on Friday over reports a man in his 40s had been attacked. The force said officers later went to Steiner Street, where there were reports of people fighting with weapons, before another man was found stabbed in nearby Craven have not said over which of the two attacks they were holding the 33-year-old man they arrested, but have said they believed the incidents to be linked. 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 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." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Shotgun fired at pub injuring four people
A shotgun was fired at a pub injuring four people before armed police descended on the area. Two men, aged in their 20s and 40s, and two women, aged in their 20s and 50s, were injured in the incident. Armed police were called to the Dunkirk Hall in Leyland at 10.19pm last night, July 18, with police describing it as an isolated incident. An investigation has since been launched to find the gunman. A Lancashire Police spokesperson said: "At 10.19pm on Friday 18th July we were called to reports of a shotgun being discharged on Dunkirk Lane, Leyland. READ MORE: Latest passport rules for Ryanair, Jet2, easyJet and TUI READ MORE: Man dies after being sucked into MRI machine wearing large metal necklace "Armed officers attended to find a man in his 20s, a man in his 40s, a woman in her 50s, and a woman in her 20s, all with minor injuries. An investigation is underway, and enquiries are ongoing. "This is being treated as an isolated incident, and we have increased reassurance patrols in the area as a precaution." Lancs Live reports that the pub posted on Facebook: "To all customers: Following an incident last night, both the pub and Smokies will be closed for a while today - certainly early afternoon whilst the police carry out further forensic investigations. "We hope to be open by late afternoon, but please watch this space for further information. Just to quell any rumours no one has been seriously injured and all staff and customers are fine." The Dunkirk Hall was originally a manor house but was used as an office building for most of the twentieth century before being converted into a pub in 1983. Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting log 1775 of 18th July. For the latest news and breaking news visit Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. Join the Liverpool ECHO Breaking News and Top Stories WhatsApp community to receive the latest news straight to your phone by clicking here. Don't miss the biggest and breaking stories by signing up to the Echo Daily newsletter here
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Four hurt in shooting near pub
Four people have been injured after a shotgun was fired near a pub. Armed officers were called to Dunkirk Lane, Leyland, Lancashire, shortly before 22:30 BST on Friday to reports of a shotgun being discharged. Two men, one aged in his 20s and another in his 40s, and two women, one in her 50s and another in her 20s, suffered minor injuries. The Dunkirk Hall pub said it was closed earlier while the police carried out forensic investigations. Police said an investigation is underway but no-one had been arrested. A Lancashire Police spokesman added the incident was being treated as an isolated one but patrols had been stepped up. The pub posted on Facebook no one has been seriously injured and all staff and customers are fine. In a statement on its social media page, the Dunkirk Hall said: "Just to quell any rumours, no one has been seriously injured and all staff and customers are fine." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Related internet links Lancashire Police
The Sun
4 days ago
- The Sun
Four injured after shotgun blasted at pub as armed cops rushed to scene
FOUR people have been injured at a horror shooting at a beloved pub. Armed police raced to the scene at 10.19pm last night, after a shotgun was discharged on the premises. 3 3 The shooting took place at the Dunkirk Hall in Leyland and left two men, one in their 20s and one in their 40s, injured. Two women, one in their 20s and one in their 50s, were also harmed in the shooting. However, police have confirmed that the four people's injuries are "minor". Lancashire Police are also treating the shooting as an "isolated incident". A spokesperson for the force said: "At 10.19pm on Friday 18th July we were called to reports of a shotgun being discharged on Dunkirk Lane, Leyland. "Armed officers attended to find a man in his 20s, a man in his 40s, a woman in her 50s, and a woman in her 20s, all with minor injuries. An investigation in underway and enquiries are ongoing. "This is being treated as an isolated incident, and we have increased reassurance patrols in the area as a precaution." The pub confirmed that it would be closing temporarily following the incident. A spokesperson for the eatery wrote on Facebook: "To all customers: Following an incident last night, both the pub and Smokies will be closed for a while today - certainly early afternoon whilst the police carry out further forensic investigations. Yobs jump on moving police van & set off flares in clash with cops after small boat migrant 'sexually assaulted' girl "We hope to be open by late afternoon, but please watch this space for more information. "Just to quell any rumours no one has been seriously injured and all staff and customers are fine." Dunkirk Hall was originally a manor house, which was later converted into an office building. In 1983, the building was reopened as a pub and has remained open to customers ever since. Police are now appealing to anyone with more information about the incident to get in contact with them. Anyone who has information related to the shooting has been urged to contact the police on 101, referencing log 1775. 3
