Man in critical condition after Blackpool assault

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously assaulted on Church Street, Blackpool.

The incident happened at approximately 8.35pm on Sunday evening (February 19), with the victim – a man in his 50s – suffering a serious head injury.

He is in a critical condition in the Royal Preston Hospital.

Police say there were several people in the area at the time and anyone who saw the incident or has dashcam footage from the area, is asked to contact 101 or email 4912@lancashire.police.uk – quoting log 1161 of February 19, 2023.

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