Blackburn man charged with murder after 'inseparable couple' found dead
Yasin Leli charged over fatal stabbing in Hardman Street
A man has been charged with two counts of murder following the discovery of an elderly couple's bodies at a house in Blackburn.
Police responded to a call at 8.22am on Monday, 7th September, at an address on Hardman Street.
Upon arrival, they found Ismail Ahmed Leli, 80, and Fatma Leli, 78, with fatal stab injuries.
The couple were pronounced dead at the scene.
Subsequent investigations led to the arrest of a man in his 40s on Monday afternoon.
Following further inquiries, Yasin Leli, 46, also of Hardman Street, was charged with two counts of murder after consultations with the Crown Prosecution Service.
He is set to appear in Blackburn Magistrates Court today, 11th September.
Authorities have requested privacy for the family as they grieve.
The cause of death was determined to be multiple stab wounds.