Lancashire Police appeal after man seriously assaulted in Blackpool

By Matthew Calderbank
Published 21st Feb 2023, 07:39 BST
Updated 21st Feb 2023, 07:39 BST
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A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being assaulted in Blackpool.

Police say the man, aged in his 50s, was attacked in Church Street at around 8.35pm on Sunday (February 19).

He suffered a serious head injury and was taken to Royal Preston Hospital where his condition remains critical.

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Lancashire Police say a number of people were in the area at the time and are asking for anyone with information to get in touch.

The man, aged in his 50s, was attacked in Church Street, Blackpool at around 8.35pm on Sunday (February 19)The man, aged in his 50s, was attacked in Church Street, Blackpool at around 8.35pm on Sunday (February 19)
The man, aged in his 50s, was attacked in Church Street, Blackpool at around 8.35pm on Sunday (February 19)

The force has not said whether anyone has been arrested at this stage.

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A police spokesman said: “The incident happened at approximately 8.35pm on Sunday evening (February 19), with the victim – a man in his 50s – suffering a serious head injury.

“There were several people in the area at the time and anyone who saw the incident or has dashcam footage from the area, is asked to contact 101 or email [email protected] – quoting log 1161 of February 19, 2023.”