Man in his 20s suffers serious head injury after being attacked in Knott End on New Year’s Eve

Police were called at 9.53pm on Tuesday to a report of a man lying unconscious at the junction of Lune View and Lancaster Road.

He suffered a significant head injury and was taken to a hospital where he remains in serious condition.

Lancashire Police arrested a man aged in his 20s from Blackpool on suspicion of Section 18 wounding. He was released on bail pending further inquiries.

Police are now appealing for information and witnesses.

A police spokesperson said: “We are appealing to anyone who witnessed the assault or who has any information to come forward and contact us.

“The man, aged around 20, had been seriously attacked and had suffered a significant head injury. He was taken to the hospital where he remains.

“Following investigations, a man in his 20s from Blackpool was arrested on suspicion of Section 18 wounding and has been released on bail pending further inquiries.

“If you can help please call 101 quoting log 1257 of December 31 or send an email (email protected)

“Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”