Accrington

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Town in the Hyndburn borough of Lancashire, England

Accrington is a town in the Hyndburn borough of Lancashire, England. It lies about 4 miles (6 km) east of Blackburn, 6 miles (10 km) west of Burnley, 13 miles (21 km) east of Preston, 20 miles (32 km) north of Manchester and is situated on the culverted River Hyndburn. Commonly abbreviated by locals to "Accy", the town has a population of 35,456 according to the 2011 census. Accrington is the largest settlement and the seat of the Hyndburn borough council.

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Dozens Killed in Accrington Town Centre

Four teens were arrested for murder after a 44-year-old man was killed in a deliberate car crash in Accrington.

Four teenagers arrested on suspicion of murder after Accrington town centre car crash horror Manchester Evening News — Apr 23, 20:58 PM
Three murder arrests as victim of Accrington town centre horror collision named Lancs Live — Apr 23, 20:24 PM
Jury to oversee inquest into death of Accrington garage owner killed in recovery truck fall Lancs Live — Apr 23, 13:18 PM