Man further charged with attempted murder following serious incidents in Accrington

A man has been further charged with attempted murder as part of an investigation into two serious incidents in Accrington last month.

Aiwaz Hussain, 22, of Monk Street, Accrington, had been charged with Section 18 Wounding, and was re-arrested yesterday (8^th August) on suspicion of a further offence of attempted murder. Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service he was last night charged with attempted murder. He appeared at Preston Magistrates Court this morning, where he was remanded into custody.

Police are continuing to look for 32-year-old Imran Hussain, who also goes by Imtiaz and Immy. He is from Accrington and has links to Coventry and the West Midlands. Police want to speak to him in connection with the Section 18 wounding which took place outside a mosque, an unrelated robbery and failing to appear at court.

Previously, Murtaza Khan, 20, of Porter Street, Preston, was charged with Section 18 wounding with intent.

Ishtaq Hussain, 33, of no fixed address, was charged with Section 18 wounding with intent, Section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent, possessing of a bladed article, and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

An 18-year-old man from Accrington and a 20-year-old from Accrington who were previously arrested on suspicion of Section 18 wounding have been released on conditional bail pending further enquiries.

Officers were called to Lower Antley Street at 2.37pm on Friday, 18^th July, following reports of an assault which happened outside Raza Jamia Masjid.

Officers have attended and found a man in his 40s had suffered an injury to his back, consistent with being stabbed. He was taken to hospital.

At 5.15pm on 18^th July officers were then called to Steiner Street following reports around a dozen people were fighting in the street with weapons.

At 5.18pm on 18^th July officers were then called to Craven Street following reports of a further assault which had happened in Richmond Street.

A man was taken to hospital with an injury consistent with being stabbed in the neck. He was taken to hospital.

All three incidents are being treated as linked.

Police are continuing to appeal for any witnesses or anyone with CCTV, mobile phone, doorbell or dashcam footage to either make contact with us or independent charity Crimestoppers.

A 36-year-old man, a 33-year-old woman and a 36-year-old woman – all from Accrington and all arrested on suspicion of affray – have been released on bail pending further enquiries.

Anyone with information or footage is asked to call 101, quoting log 1245 of 18th July 2025. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.