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Police name wanted man in Darwen bar murder inquiry | Police name wanted man in Darwen bar murder inquiry |
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Police investigating the murder of a man in an "unprovoked" attack at a bar have named a suspect they want to find. | |
The victim, aged 23, was at Esco-Bar in Darwen, Lancashire, when he was stabbed in the neck early on Sunday. | The victim, aged 23, was at Esco-Bar in Darwen, Lancashire, when he was stabbed in the neck early on Sunday. |
Lancashire Police want to trace Jack Costello, 45, but have warned the public not to approach him. | Lancashire Police want to trace Jack Costello, 45, but have warned the public not to approach him. |
Det Supt Simon Giles said: "He is a potentially dangerous and violent individual. If you see him, contact police immediately." | Det Supt Simon Giles said: "He is a potentially dangerous and violent individual. If you see him, contact police immediately." |
Lancashire Police said the attacker fled before the victim walked outside and collapsed in nearby Borough Road. | Lancashire Police said the attacker fled before the victim walked outside and collapsed in nearby Borough Road. |
He later died at Royal Preston Hospital. | He later died at Royal Preston Hospital. |
Det Supt Giles described the incident as "a cowardly, unprovoked attack". | Det Supt Giles described the incident as "a cowardly, unprovoked attack". |
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