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21/08/2007
Second Man Arrested Over Darwen Murder
Police investigating the murder of a man in Darwen in Lancashire have arrested a second man.
Steven Taylor, 29, was stabbed at his home in Primrose Terrace in Darwen on Saturday He was taken to the Royal Blackburn Hospital but later died.
Rodney Elliott Kay, 37, of Rose Street in Darwen has been charged with Mr Taylor's murder and appeared before Blackburn Magistrates' Court on Monday.
A 36-year-old man was arrested on overnight on suspicion of murder and is currently being questioned by detectives.
Lancashire Police have named another man that they wish to question in connection with the murder. Craig Anthony Cosgrove, 33, is described as white, 6ft tall, of heavy build and with dark brown hair. He has a Scottish accent and numerous tattoos on both arms.
Detective Superintendent Mick Gradwell said: "I am appealing to people for information about the whereabouts of Craig Cosgrove. I wish to speak to Mr Cosgrove in connection with the death of Steven Taylor. We understand that he could be in the following areas as he has known friends and associates there: Blackpool, Manchester, Cumbria and Scotland.
"If anyone has information about Mr Cosgrove's location, he should not be approached, they can contact police on: 01254 51212 or Crimestoppers on: 0800 555 111."
(KMcA/SP)
Steven Taylor, 29, was stabbed at his home in Primrose Terrace in Darwen on Saturday He was taken to the Royal Blackburn Hospital but later died.
Rodney Elliott Kay, 37, of Rose Street in Darwen has been charged with Mr Taylor's murder and appeared before Blackburn Magistrates' Court on Monday.
A 36-year-old man was arrested on overnight on suspicion of murder and is currently being questioned by detectives.
Lancashire Police have named another man that they wish to question in connection with the murder. Craig Anthony Cosgrove, 33, is described as white, 6ft tall, of heavy build and with dark brown hair. He has a Scottish accent and numerous tattoos on both arms.
Detective Superintendent Mick Gradwell said: "I am appealing to people for information about the whereabouts of Craig Cosgrove. I wish to speak to Mr Cosgrove in connection with the death of Steven Taylor. We understand that he could be in the following areas as he has known friends and associates there: Blackpool, Manchester, Cumbria and Scotland.
"If anyone has information about Mr Cosgrove's location, he should not be approached, they can contact police on: 01254 51212 or Crimestoppers on: 0800 555 111."
(KMcA/SP)
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