Man seriously injured in Fleetwood machete attack as police appeal for witnesses to 2 weekend assaults

A man in his 30s suffered serious injuries after being attacked with a machete in Fleetwood.

The incident took place during the early hours of the morning of Monday July 20, as police continue to investigate the incident alongside a separate assault in the town over the weekend.

Lancashire Police said the incidents are not believed to be linked and have reassured residents that enquiries are ongoing, with officers carrying out patrols in the affected areas.

Police were called at 2.55am on Monday, 20th July, to reports of an assault on London Street, Fleetwood. It was reported that a man armed with a machete attacked another man.

Armed officers were among those who attended the scene, where they found a man in his 30s had sustained serious injuries.

Enquiries into the incident remain ongoing. Police are asking anyone who witnessed the assault, or who has CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage, to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting log 142 of 20th July.

In a separate incident, officers were called at 11.05pm on Sunday, 19th July, to reports of an assault at Additions and Legends Bar on Bold Street, Fleetwood. It was reported that one man punched another, leaving the victim with a jaw injury and a missing tooth.

Officers attended the scene and enquiries are continuing. Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage, or can assist the investigation is asked to call 101, quoting log 1586 of 19th July.

Lancashire Police said they wanted to reassure the public that the two assaults are not believed to be connected and encouraged anyone with concerns to speak to officers patrolling the area.