Police arrest man, 21, after person hospitalised and in serious condition after stabbing in Blackpool
“We want to reassure the public that this is being treated as an isolated incident and there is no wider threat to the public.”
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage and have increased patrols in the area following a suspected stabbing in Blackpool.
Officers were called to Royal Bank Road, Marton at 12.02am on Thursday, July 16 following reports a man in his 20s had been assaulted by several males and had injuries consistent with being stabbed.
He was taken to hospital where his condition is described as being serious, but not life-threatening.
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A 21-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: “While we do not have any formal suspect descriptions at this stage, we know there were people who witnessed an altercation between the suspects and victim.
“We would ask that those witnesses urgently come forward, and we also want to hear from anyone with CCTV, dashcam or mobile phone footage which could assist us with our enquiries.
“We want to reassure the public that this is being treated as an isolated incident and there is no wider threat to the public.
“As a precaution – and as is standard practice when incidents of this nature occur – we have increased visible patrols in the area as a precaution.
“We know there were a number of people in the area who potentially witnessed the incident, some possibly filming and others driving past.
“We would ask that they get in contact with the police as soon as possible.”
Anyone who can help should email DC Nicol via [email protected] or call 101 and quote log 0004 of 16th July 2026.