Man charged over Great Harwood 'stabbing'
10:40am Sunday 11th May 2008
A 26-year-old man has been charged in connection with an alleged double stabbing in Great Harwood.
Yaseran Ilyas, of St Edmond Street, Great Harwood, will appear in court tomorrow on two charges of wounding with intent.
Two men were taken to hospital on Friday following the incident outside Pizza Dome, in Blackburn Road, at around 11.45pm.
One was suffering from stab wounds to his arm; the other required surgery after being stabbed in his elbow and back.
Police said their injuries were serious but not life threatening.
Five men arrested in connection with the incident have since been released without charge by police. Two othershave been released pending further inquiries.
Officers are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact them on 01254 51212