Man arrested after knife found in Accrington

Police detained suspect at 4.15am today on Hyndburn Road

The man was stopped at 4.15am today in Hyndburn Road
Author: Richard MuriePublished 7th Apr 2026

A man's been arrested on suspicion of possession of a bladed article in Accrington.

The 32 year old was detained by police at 4.15am today on Hyndburn Road after a knife was discovered during a search by Immediate Response Officers under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, after he was seen acting suspiciously.

He remains in custody.