A MAN has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent, following a stabbing incident.

Carl Brown, 19, of Charter Street, Accrington, was remanded in custody for a week by Hyndburn magistrates.

Joseph French and Daniel French, of Malham Avenue, Accrington, have been charged with affray following a disturbance in a front garden in Slaidburn Drive a week ago and Kathleen Finley, of Dunnyshop Avenue, Accrington, faces a disorderly behaviour charge.

A man, aged 26, who suffered stab wounds to his back, is in Blackburn Royal Infirmary.