Appeal after elderly Fleetwood man assaulted on his doorstep

Monday, 15 January 2024 07:52

Lancashire Police are asking for the public's help after an elderly man was assaulted in Fleetwood.

Officers were called to an address in Maple Avenue following a report of an assault which occurred on Saturday night (13th Jan) at around 10:15 pm.

They found that a man, aged in his late 70s, had been assaulted on his doorstep after answering a knock on his front door.

The victim suffered facial injuries - pictured here with his consent - and was taken to hospital for treatment. He has since been discharged.

Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone in the area around the time who might have seen something suspicious, to contact them.

Did you see anyone going in the direction of Maple Avenue around 10:15pm or leaving the area?

Please contact 101, quoting log 1392 of 13th January 2024, or email 4829@lancashire.police.uk

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