Updated
Wednesday, 7th July 2021, 7:32 am
Detectives were called at shortly after 10pm on Sunday to reports of a disturbance at an address in Roberts Street.
Officers attended and found a man and a woman, both in their 50s, with serious head injuries.
They were both taken to the Royal Preston Hospital, where yesterday evening Ishrat Ahmed (52) died.
Afaq Ahmed with Ishrat Ahmed.
Her husband, Afaq Ahmed (55) remains at hospital in a serious but stable condition.
In a tribute, Ishrat’s family said: “Our beloved mother was blessed with the kindest heart and the sweetest touch and was loved by every single one of us.
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Updated
Monday, 5th July 2021, 10:58 pm
Police were called shortly after 10pm yesterday to reports of a disturbance at an address in Roberts Street.
Officers attended and found a man and a woman, both in their 50s, with serious head injuries.
They were both taken to the Royal Preston Hospital, but this evening Ishrat Ahmed (52) died.
Ishrat Ahmed
The man, aged 55, remains in a serious but stable condition.
A 58-year-old man from Nelson arrested a short time after the incident is now being detained on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. He remains in custody at this time.
Det. Chief Insp. Al Davies, of Lancashire’s Force Major Investigation Team, said: “Firstly, our thoughts remain with Mrs Ahmed’s family at this incredibly distressing time. We continue to have Family Liaison Officers working with them.
First picture of woman who has died after being attacked in Nelson
Ishrat Ahmed was found with serious head injuries and died in hospital
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Ishrat Ahmed was found with serious head injuries and died in hospital (Image: Lancashire Constabulary)
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