Further arrests made as stabbing investigation continues

Thursday, 30 October 2025 14:49

By Central Radio News

Four more people have been arrested as detectives continue to investigate a wounding in Blackpool which left a man with serious stab injuries.

Police were called by the ambulance service at shortly after 12am on Tuesday (October 28^th) following the assault at the junction of Stan Mortensen Avenue and Princess Street in the resort.

A local man in his 30s was attacked by at least three offenders and suffered a number of stab wounds. He was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition. His family continues to be supported and updated by specially trained officers.

The investigation is continuing and yesterday (Wednesday) police arrested four more people in connection with the inquiry.

They are boys aged 15, 16, 17 and 17 from Blackpool and they have all been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. They remain in custody at this time.

A 27-year-old man from Blackpool earlier arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been released under investigation.

The investigation team continue to gather evidence including CCTV footage and to speak to witnesses and are asking for anyone who has footage or information which could assist us to get in touch.

A number of properties are being searched by officers.

Det Insp Jill Vescovi, of the Force Major Investigation Team, said: “While we have now made a number of arrests our enquiries into this violent assault are ongoing and I still believe that there are witnesses, or people who know what happened, who have not yet come forward. I would again like to appeal to those people, or anyone who might have any footage relevant to the investigation, to get in touch.

“A team of investigators is dedicated to this inquiry as we continue to try and piece together what happened and who is responsible.”

If you think you can help, call 101 quoting log number 0011 of October 28^th

You can also contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers.org

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