Man wanted after three men allegedly carrying machete and fake gun storm Blackpool pub

A 24-year-old man from Rossendale is wanted by police in connection with an assault which left a man injured at a Blackpool pub.
By Sean Gleaves
Published 12th Mar 2020, 13:29 BST
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Police and the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) rushed to an incident at the Corner House pub (Last Orders) on Sherbourne Road at around 10pm on Sunday, February 16.

Three men are believed to have entered the pub carrying a machete and an imitation firearm following an earlier altercation.

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A 24-year-old man was slashed in the arm by the group and was treated by paramedics at the scene.

Cameron Couper (photo taken in 2018) is described as 5ft 7in tall, of slim build, with blonde hair usually worn in a top knot, but this may have recently beencut off. (Credit: Lancashire Police)Cameron Couper (photo taken in 2018) is described as 5ft 7in tall, of slim build, with blonde hair usually worn in a top knot, but this may have recently beencut off. (Credit: Lancashire Police)
Cameron Couper (photo taken in 2018) is described as 5ft 7in tall, of slim build, with blonde hair usually worn in a top knot, but this may have recently beencut off. (Credit: Lancashire Police)

He was later taken to Blackpool Victoria Hospital for further treatment.

Two men aged 24 and 28 from Blackpool and a 23-year-old man from Whitworth have been arrested in connection with the incident.

They have since been released under investigation.

Police now want to speak to Cameron Couper, 23, from Whitworth, Rossendale in connection with the assault.

Three men are believed to have entered the pub carrying a machete and an imitation firearm following an earlier altercation.Three men are believed to have entered the pub carrying a machete and an imitation firearm following an earlier altercation.
Three men are believed to have entered the pub carrying a machete and an imitation firearm following an earlier altercation.
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DC Adam Weaver from Lancashire Police said: “We are appealing to the local community and members of the public to assist with providing information as to the whereabouts of Cameron Couper.

"He is believed to have links with Blackpool and the East Lancashire area. Any information relating to him or his current whereabouts would be gratefully received.”

Couper, who also has links to Bacup, is believed to be currently staying in the Blackpool area.

He is described as 5ft 7in tall, of slim build, with blonde hair usually worn in a top knot, but this may have recently been cut off.

Anyone who has any information about Couper’s whereabouts is asked to contact police on 101 or email [email protected] quoting log number 1521 of February 16.