Police have arrested three people following serious incidents in Accrington.
Police were first called at 2.37pm to a stabbing outside the mosque in Lower Antley Street. A man in his 40s was taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition.
Later, fights involving weapons were reported on Steiner and Craven Streets. A second man was stabbed in the neck and is in a very poorly condition.
Officers believe the incidents are linked.
A 36-year-old man and two women, aged 33 and 36, remain in custody.
DI Lou Briggs, from East CID, said: “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 or footage is asked to call 101, quoting log 1245 of 18th July 2025.
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