A man seriously injured in an assault in Preston last week has died.
Police were called at about 6.15am on Wednesday, March 12th to a report of an assault on Ribbleton Hall Drive close to Moor Nook School. Officers attended and a man was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
The victim never recovered, and he died yesterday (Wednesday, March 19th)
He can now be named as Gary Carlisle, 62, from Preston.
A man in his 30s from Preston was arrested near to the scene on suspicion of attempted murder and has since been detained under the Mental Health Act.
Police are continuing to appeal for anyone who saw what happened or who has any CCTV, Ring doorbell, mobile phone or dashcam footage to come forward.
Det Chief Insp John McNamara, of the Force Major Investigation Team, said: “First and foremost my thoughts are with Mr Carlisle’s loved ones. His family are being supported by specially trained officers.
“This is now a murder enquiry and whilst we have made an arrest, I would continue to appeal to anyone who has any information or footage which could help us piece together exactly what happened to get in touch.”
Anyone who can help should call 101 quoting log 0181 of March 12th.
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