08/11/2010

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Man Arrested Over Burnley Murder

A 50-year-old man is being held on suspicion of murder, following the discovery of a woman's body at a house in Burnley. The body was discovered at the house in Hobart Street around 6pm on Sunday. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Lancashire Police.

Witnesses Sought Over Ashington Stabbing Death

Police investigating the death of a 28-year-old man in a Northumberland town have appealed for witnesses. The investigation was launched after police were called to the Co-Op store on The Square, Guidepost in Ashington, around 10:45am on Sunday, following reports that a man had been injured. The victim was taken to Wansbeck Hospital, but died shortly afterwards. A post-mortem revealed that he died from stab wounds. Two men, aged 27 and 29, have been arrested and remain in police custody. Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on: 03456 043 043 or Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.

Appeal Over Dewsbury RTC

Police in Dewsbury have appealed for information following a fatal road traffic collision at the weekend. The incident happened around 4:20pm on Saturday, when a motorcycle and a Ford Fiesta collided at the junction of Wilton Street and Link Road, Dewsbury. The motorcyclist, a 41-year-old man from Cross Road, Dewsbury, was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police have appealed for any witnesses to contact them on: 01924 293047.

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