Major Lancashire Police update as man, 18, charged after Blackpool Talbot Road incident
He will appear in court today
A teenager has been charged following the assault of two people which brought Blackpool town centre to a standstill.
The 18-year-old was charged following an arrest on Saturday.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: “An 18-year-old man was arrested on Saturday afternoon in Blackpool on suspicion of assault.
“Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, Kylas Kanesh, 18, of no fixed address, has been charged with Section 18 wounding with intent, Section 20 inflicting GBH, and possession of an offensive weapon in a private place.
“He’s been remanded in custody to appear at Lancaster Magistrates Court, today.” (Oct 26)
The incident happened on Thursday morning in Talbot Road when police were called to reports of an assault, closing off the road whilst dealing with the incident.