Man, 46, charged with double murder of ‘inseparable couple’ found stabbed to death at Blackburn home
He is due to appear before court today.
A 46-year-old man has been charged with two offences of murder after an ‘inseparable couple’ were found stabbed to death at a house in Blackburn earlier this week.
Officers were called at 8.22am on Monday to an address in Hardman Street, to a report two people had been found with stab injuries.
Very sadly, Ismail Ahmed Leli, 80, and Fatma Leli, 78, were pronounced deceased at the scene.
The cause of death was multiple stab wounds.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: “Our thoughts remain very much with their loved ones at this distressing time.
“An investigation was launched and following enquiries, a man in his 40s was arrested on Monday afternoon on suspicion of murder and taken into custody.
“Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, Yasin Leli, 46, of Hardman Street, Blackburn, has been charged with two offences of murder.”
He has been remanded in custody to appear at Blackburn Magistrates Court today.
The two heartbroken families have asked for privacy while they deal with their grief.