Blackburn man charged with murder of elderly couple
Ismail and Fatma Leli found dead at home on Hardman Street
A 46-year-old man from Blackburn has been charged with two counts of murder following the deaths of an elderly couple, Ismail Ahmed Leli and Fatma Leli.
The couple, described as inseparable, were discovered with stab injuries at their home on Hardman Street, Blackburn, at 8:22 am on the 7th September.
The cause of death was identified as multiple stab wounds.
The man charged, Yasin Leli, was arrested on Monday and charged after consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service.
He is set to appear at Blackburn Magistrates Court today, 11th September.
Police have requested that the media and public respect the family's privacy as they mourn the loss of Ismail and Fatma Leli.