Man left with fractured nose, jaw and eye socket after nasty Blackpool street attack

A man was left with a fractured nose, jaw and eye socket after he was attacked by a group of men in Blackpool.
By Matthew Calderbank
Published 26th Nov 2021, 11:58 BST
Updated 26th Nov 2021, 12:06 BST
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Police were called at around 11.40pm on Wednesday, November 17 after a man reported being assaulted at the junction of Kent Road and Princess Street.

Officers attended and found the man, aged in his 30s, with serious facial injuries. He suffered a fractured nose, jaw and eye socket and was taken to hospital for treatment.

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Detectives believe the victim was attacked by a number of men who made off from the scene before officers arrived.

A man in his 30s was assaulted at the junction of Kent Road and Princess Street in Blackpool at around 11.40pm on Wednesday, November 17. He suffered a fractured nose, jaw and eye socket and was taken to hospital for treatment. Pic: GoogleA man in his 30s was assaulted at the junction of Kent Road and Princess Street in Blackpool at around 11.40pm on Wednesday, November 17. He suffered a fractured nose, jaw and eye socket and was taken to hospital for treatment. Pic: Google
A man in his 30s was assaulted at the junction of Kent Road and Princess Street in Blackpool at around 11.40pm on Wednesday, November 17. He suffered a fractured nose, jaw and eye socket and was taken to hospital for treatment. Pic: Google

Lancashire Police are now appealing for information and the force is urging any witnesses to come forward.

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Det Con Dan Knowles, of Blackpool CID, said: "This was a serious assault which left the victim with injuries including a fractured nose, jaw and eye socket.

"The attack took place late at night but I believe someone will have seen what happened.

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"I’m also keen to trace anyone who might have dashboard mounted camera footage which has recorded the incident."

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 or email [email protected] quoting log 1698 of November 17.

Alternatively you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers.org.

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