A man has been charged with wounding with intent after a series of incidents in Accrington last Friday, including a stabbing outside a mosque.
Officers were called to Lower Antley Street at 2.37pm on Friday following reports of an assault which happened outside Raza Jamia Masjid.
Police attended and found a man in his 40s had suffered an injury to his back, consistent with being stabbed.
He was taken to hospital, where he remains in a serious but stable condition.
A 33-year-old man was arrested, and Lancashire Police have now charged Ishtaq Hussain, 33, with Section 18 wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Hussain, of no fixed address, was charged on Sunday night, and also faces charges of possessing a bladed article and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.
He was remanded into custody to appear before Blackburn Magistrates' Court today.
At 5.15pm on Friday officers were also called to Steiner Street following reports that around a dozen people were fighting in the street with weapons.
At 5.18pm the same day, police were then called to Craven Street following reports of a further assault.
All three incidents are being treated as linked.
Police in Warwickshire have also arrested a 22-year-old man from Accrington overnight on suspicion of attempted murder. He remains in custody at this time.
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A police spokesperson said: "We continue to have a dedicated team of officers assigned to this case, who have made progress over the weekend.
"However, we 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.
"Residents will have seen a significant police presence in the area over the weekend and our increased patrols will continue this week. If you have any concerns, please stop one of our officers and say hello.
"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 July 18. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111."
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