Man injured in attack on Blackpool street

Police officers found the man injuried in Albert Street at around 1.30am on Monday.

Officers believe a man had approached the victim close to a nearby hotel. The man asked the 50-year-old for some change, which the victim provided.

The offender then punched the man, knocking him to the floor before searching his pockets and making off from the scene.

The victim, from the Ludlow area, suffered a dislocated shoulder, head injury and cuts to his fingers during the incident. He was later taken to Blackpool Victoria Hospital for treatment.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and are particularly keen to speak to two men who provided information to officers at the scene.

Det Con Lea Kelly, of Blackpool CID, said: “We are appealing for information after a man was viciously assaulted in Blackpool.

“The victim suffered a serious shoulder injury after being punched and has been left very shaken by the incident.

“He was found lying in the street by an officer almost immediately after the attack.

“This officer was approached by two men at the scene who said the offending male had run off in the direction of Alfred Street. We would appeal to these two males or any other witnesses to come forward.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting crime reference WA1709489.

Alternatively independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at Crimestoppers-uk.org.