Man and woman arrested after late night assault in St Annes town centre
A man and woman have been arrested after a serious assault in St Annes town centre.
Police were called to The Crescent where a man in his 30s was attacked at around 11.30pm on Friday (March 6).
He suffered facial injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment. Lancashire Police said a 30-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault.
The 30-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon. The pair have since been bailed with conditions pending further investigation.
Police statement
A police spokesperson said: “We were called at 11.38pm on Friday, March 6 to The Crescent, St Annes, to a report of assault.
“Officers attended and found that a man in his 30s had been assaulted and suffered facial injuries. He was taken to hospital for treatment.
“A 30-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault. The 30-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon.
“Both have since been released on bail with conditions, pending further enquiries.”