Man rushed to hospital in serious condition after being knocked out in Fleetwood pub fight
A man was taken to hospital in a serious condition after a pub fight in Fleetwood last night.
Police were called to The Royal Oak in Lord Street after reports of a fight at around 8.20pm last night.
Officers found a man in his 30s lying on the ground outside the pub with a head injury. He was taken to hospital by ambulance and remains in a serious condition.
No one has been arrested at this stage but Lancashire Police said an investigation is underway.
Police statement
A police spokesperson said: “Police were called to the Royal Oak pub, Lord Street, Fleetwood at about 8.20pm yesterday (Tuesday, March 17) following reports of a fight.
“Officers attended and found a man in his 30s lying on the floor with a head injury. He was taken by ambulance to hospital where he remains in a serious condition.
“An investigation is underway and while no arrests have been made at this time, enquiries are ongoing to identify the offenders.
“Anyone with information should call 101 quoting log 1414 of March 17.
“You can also contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Second assault outside Fleetwood pubs
Last night’s incident was the second report of an assault outside a Fleetwood pub in recent days.
A man in his 50s was taken to hospital with a head injury after being attacked outside The Kings Arms in Lord Street at around 8.10pm on Saturday (March 14).
A 36-year-old man was later arrested on suspicion of affray and Section 20 assault.