Man taken to hospital after 'police incident' in Bispham's Rock Gardens

A man has been taken to hospital following a 'police incident' in Bispham's Rock Gardens this afternoon (May 6).
By Matthew Calderbank
Published 6th May 2020, 13:28 GMT
Updated 6th May 2020, 13:35 GMT
Police in Inver Road, near the entrance to the Rock Gardens, this afternoon (May 6)Police in Inver Road, near the entrance to the Rock Gardens, this afternoon (May 6)
Police in Inver Road, near the entrance to the Rock Gardens, this afternoon (May 6)

The man has been taken to Blackpool Vic by ambulance after paramedics were called to the scene at 12.09pm.

A number of police vehicles responded to the incident, with officers stationed at the park's entrances in Devonshire Road and Inver Road.

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They were soon joined by ambulance crews and a senior clinician.

A spokesman for NWAS said: "We were called out at 12.09pm and we have taken a male patient to hospital.

"We sent one ambulance and a senior clinician to the scene.

"It is considered a police incident and we are unable to provide further details."

It follows reports of a manhunt, with officers seen patrolling the park in groups and searching hedges.

Lancashire Police have been approached for comment.