A MURDER probe has been launched after a woman was beaten to death and a man injured in a brutal attack.
Ishrat Ahmed, 52, died in hospital after the savage assault in Nelson, Lancs., while a 55-year-old man was left hospitalised in a serious condition.
Officers were called to a house on Roberts Street to reports of a disturbance, and found Ms Ahmed and the man had been attacked.
Both were rushed to the Royal Preston Hospital, where the male victim remains in a serious but stable condition.
Ms Ahmed passed away on Monday evening from her injuries, with officers launching a murder investigation.
The injured man was named by neighbours as Ishrat's husband.
MURDER PROBE
A 58-year-old man was arrested a short time after the incident and remains in custody on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.
Police were today still searching for evidence at the terrace house.
Forensic officers – wearing protective white suits – bagged up possessions and removed them from the house.
Uniformed officers in patrol cars were also parked outside the property.
A neighbour said: “They are a lovely couple.We were just watching TV and then we heard all the sirens.
“Police were everywhere. It is frightening that it is so close to home.”
Another said: “It is awful. Police sealed offa back street and wouldn’t let anyone out.
“I was told that the man was arrested at the house.”
Detective Chief Inspector Al Davies said: “Firstly, our thoughts remain with Mrs Ahmed’s family at this incredibly distressing time.
"We continue to have Family Liaison Officers working with them.
“Given this sad development, our focus has now shifted to a murder investigation and so I am renewing my appeal to anyone with information about what happened or why, to get in touch.
“We know that there has been a lot of discussion and some concern within the community, which has led to some rumour.
"I ask for the sake of Mrs Ahmed’s family, people do not share these comments on social media and instead, if they think they know something, speak to the police.
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“We will continue to have extra patrols out and about in the area over the next few days and should anyone have concerns, or information, please approach an officer.
“Again, I would like to thank the community for their co-operation and support during our enquiries so far.”
Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting log 1786 of July 4th or independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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