Man charged and named after armed assault leaves victim with ‘serious arm injury’ in Blackpool
A man was charged by detectives investigating an armed attack in Blackpool that left the victim in hospital with a “serious arm injury”.
Police were called by the ambulance service after a man was attacked with a weapon in Tyldesley Road at around 11.10pm on Sunday (July 24).
The victim – a man in his 40s – suffered a “serious arm injury” and was taken to Blackpool Victoria Hospital for treatment.
A 25-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy from Blackpool were later arrested on suspicion of assault following the attack.
Police later confirmed Chad Hatton, 25, of Station Road, Blackpool, was charged with Section 18 wounding with intent and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place.
He was due to appear at Blackpool Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (July 26).
The 16-year-old boy was released under investigation.
Anyone with information should call 101, quoting log number 1524 of July 24.