Lancashire Police issue major update on sexual assault at Blackpool's Marton Mere Local Nature Reserve

Blackpool Police are investigating a report of a possible sexual assault at Marton Mere Local Nature Reserve.

They were called to the nature reserve located at Off Lawson Road and East Park Drive in Blackpool on Saturday, where they increased their activity for several hours.

A police spokesperson said: “We are investigating a third party report of a possible sexual assault and enquiries are ongoing.”

A previous version of this article stated that the incident took place at Marton Mere Holiday Park, as per information provided by Lancashire Police. This is not the case. Police have since clarified that the incident took place at Marton Mere Nature Reserve. Apologies for any confusion caused.