Lancashire Police close Church Street in Blackpool after reports of serious incident involving e-bike

A busy road in Blackpool remains taped off following a serious police incident last night.

Police and ambulance crews were called to Church Street after reports of an assault near the junction with Durham Road at around 7.40pm.

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Local reports suggest an e-bike was involved in the incident, while others say a machete was recovered from the scene.

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Lancashire Police were approached for comment and the force is expected to release details shortly.

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