Man suffers serious head injuries in Blackpool assault

Monday, 15 July 2024 16:19

Police in Blackpool are appealing for information after a man was left with serious head injuries after an assault.

They were called to the car park of The Clarence pub, Preston New Road, at about 9.40pm on Sunday evening, following reports of an altercation.

A man in his 50s was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious condition.

A woman in her 40s suffered some less serious injuries.

A man in his 40s from Blackpool has been arrested on suspicion of wounding and common assault.

A woman in her 20s from Blackpool has been arrested on suspicion of assault.

Police have launched an investigation, and we are appealing for information and witnesses.

Det Insp Andy Crook, of Blackpool CID, said: “This incident has left a man with a significant injury, and I would appeal to anyone with any information to get in touch.

“I am especially keen to hear from anyone who has CCTV or Ring doorbell footage which covers the car park area of the pub or who may have been driving past between 9pm and 9.40pm and who may have dashcam footage. I would also like to hear from anyone on Pittsdale Avenue if they have CCTV or Ring doorbell footage at around this time.

“We know the pub itself was busy with people watching the football and I would ask anyone who saw or heard anything which could help us in our enquiries to contact us.”

Anyone with information should call us on 101 quoting log 1314 of July 14th.

You can also contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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