Man and woman suffer 'serious' head injuries in shocking Nelson attack in their own home

A man and a woman are in a "very serious condition" in hospital after being allegedly attacked in their home yesterday evening (Sunday).
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Police were called shortly after 10pm last night to reports of a disturbance at an address on Roberts Street in Nelson Officers attended the address where they found a man and a woman, both in their 50s, with serious head injuries.

They were both taken to the Royal Preston Hospital where they remain in a very serious condition.

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A man in his fifties was arrested at an address on Heights Road in Nelson a short time later. He remains in custody on suspicion of assault.

Police are investigating the shocking incidentPolice are investigating the shocking incident
Police are investigating the shocking incident

Police are appealing for witnesses.

A police spokesman said: "An investigation has been launched and enquiries are under way. Anyone with information should call police on 101 or independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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