Man left with broken leg and fractured cheekbone in early-morning Blackpool robbery

A man was left with a broken leg and a fractured cheekbone after a violent early-morning robbery in Blackpool.

The assault happened at around 4.30am on Saturday, September 20, on Central Drive.

The victim - a man in his 30s - was reportedly set upon before having his phone, bank card and around £150 in cash stolen.

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Officers want to speak to these two men as part of their investigation into a robbery in Blackpool | Lancashire Police

He was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Officers have today released CCTV footage as part of their investigation.

A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: “We would like to speak to the two men in the footage in connection with our enquiries.”

Anyone who recognises the pair or has information that could help is asked to call 101, quoting log number 0589 of September 21, 2025.

Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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