Preston man, 19, arrested after pub goer attacked by group in Lytham town centre
A 19-year-old was arrested after a man was attacked outside a nightspot in Lytham at the weekend.
Police descended on Henry Street in the town centre shortly after 2am on Sunday, as the savage attack was in progress.
Officers found a group of men punching and kicking the victim, who had been pushed to the ground outside Lytham House brasserie.
The assailants fled and the officers gave chase. Lancashire Police said a 19-year-old man from Preston was arrested at the scene on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
He has since been released under investigation while enquiries continue.
A spokesperson for the force said: “At 2.07pm yesterday (December 14) an officer came across a man being assaulted by three males in Henry Street, Lytham.
“Thankfully, his injuries are not thought to be serious.
“A 19-year-old man from Preston was arrested at the scene on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. He has since been released under investigation while our enquiries continue.
“Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and quote log 139 of December 14 2025.”