Bamber Bridge man charged with attempted murder after 32-year-old stabbed in Chorley

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a person was hospitalised following a stabbing in Chorley.
By Sean Gleaves
Published 25th Mar 2021, 15:04 BST
Updated 25th Mar 2021, 16:20 BST
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Police were called to a report of a stabbing at an address in Eaves Lane shortly before 5pm on Sunday (March 21).

A 32-year-old man was found with a stab wound to the chest and was taken to Royal Preston Hospital by ambulance.

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He was later transferred to Blackpool Victoria Hospital where he remains in a stable condition.

Police were called to a report of a stabbing at an address in Eaves Lane, Chorley.Police were called to a report of a stabbing at an address in Eaves Lane, Chorley.
Police were called to a report of a stabbing at an address in Eaves Lane, Chorley.

Today (March 25), officers confirmed Malik Hussain, of Station Road, Bamber Bridge, has been charged with attempted murder.

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The 19-year-old appeared before Preston Magistrates’ Court yesterday (March 24).

He has been remanded to appear at Preston Crown Court on April 27.

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Anyone with information about the attack should contact police on 101, quoting log number 1112 of March 21.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website crimestoppers-uk.org.

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