Murder investigation launched and arrest made after two people found dead in Blackburn

Monday, 7 September 2026 13:18

By Central Radio News

Police have launched a murder investigation after two people were found dead inside a house in Blackburn.

Officers were called by the North-West Ambulance Service at 8.22am today (7^th September 2026) to an address in Hardman Street, to a report two people had been found with stab injuries.

A man and woman were both pronounced deceased at the scene.

They have not yet been formally identified and a Home Office post mortem examination will take place in due course.

Following enquiries a man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody at this time.

Police have a dedicated team of officers assigned to this case, carrying out CCTV, house-to-house and forensic enquires in the area.

There is currently a scene on at the property and will remain in place over the coming days.

A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: ‘’You will continue to see an increased police presence in the area, as we conduct enquiries and provide reassurance.

‘’If you have any information or concerns, please stop one of our officers for a chat.

‘’Whilst this is a fast-moving investigation, we are at the early stages of establishing exactly what has occurred and why. Detectives are continuing to work to establish a motive for this tragic incident; however, we don’t believe there is a wider threat to the community.

‘’We will provide further updates when it is appropriate to do so.

‘’In the meantime, if you saw or heard anything suspicious in the area over the last 24 hours, or have captured any CCTV, dashcam, mobile phone or doorbell footage that could help us with our enquiries, please make contact with our officers as soon as possible.’’

Email forcecontrolroom@lancashire.police.uk or call 101 – quoting log 0252 of 7^th September 2026.