Murder investigation launched after man stabbed to death in Accrington

A murder investigation is underway after a man was stabbed to death in Accrington.

Police were called shortly before 1pm on Sunday January 19 to reports that a man had been stabbed at an address on Edleston Street in Accrington.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Lancashire Police said a "A murder inquiry has been launched and is in its very early stages."

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in custody.