Three charged with attempted murder following stabbing in Blackpool

Saturday, 1 November 2025 12:35

By Central Radio News

Police have charged three teenagers with attempted murder following an incident in Blackpool which left a man with serious stab injuries.

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

It was reported that 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.

Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, police charged three teenagers from Blackpool, aged 16, 17 and 17, with attempted murder yesterday evening. The teenagers, who cannot be named for legal reasons, were remanded into custody to appear at Lancashire Magistrates Court today (Saturday).

A 27-year-old man from Blackpool earlier arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been released under investigation, while a 15-year-old boy also earlier arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been released on conditional bail pending further enquiries.

A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: ‘’We would like to take this opportunity to thank those members of the public who have been in contact with us and provided information.

‘’However, the investigation team continue to gather evidence including CCTV footage and to speak to witnesses, and they are again asking for anyone who has footage or information which could assist us to get in touch.

‘’If you think you can help, please call us on 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’’.