Blackpool stabbing victim fighting for his life at Blackpool Victoria Hospital

A man is fighting for his life in hospital after he was stabbed in Blackpool on Sunday (August 6).
By Matthew Calderbank
Published 7th Aug 2023, 14:54 GMT
Updated 9th Aug 2023, 08:11 GMT
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The suspected knifeman, James Welsh, appeared before Blackpool Magistrates today (Monday, August 7).

The 55-year-old, from Hollywood Avenue, is accused of wounding 49-year-old Ryan Broxup with a kitchen knife.

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Walsh was arrested at the scene and later charged with Section 18 wounding and possession of a knife.

The suspected knifeman - James Walsh, 55, from Hollywood Avenue, Blackpool - was charged with GBH after allegedly wounding his victim with a kitchen knife on Sunday (August 6). He appeared before Blackpool Magistrates today (Monday, August 7)The suspected knifeman - James Walsh, 55, from Hollywood Avenue, Blackpool - was charged with GBH after allegedly wounding his victim with a kitchen knife on Sunday (August 6). He appeared before Blackpool Magistrates today (Monday, August 7)
The suspected knifeman - James Walsh, 55, from Hollywood Avenue, Blackpool - was charged with GBH after allegedly wounding his victim with a kitchen knife on Sunday (August 6). He appeared before Blackpool Magistrates today (Monday, August 7)

The court was told that Broxup remains in a critical condition at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.

Steven Townley, defending Welsh, did not ask for bail and his client was remanded into custody.

“My client is aware he may face more serious charges”, said the lawyer.

Walsh was sent for trial at Preston Crown Court where he will appear on Monday, September 4.