Police confirm two arrests after street brawl in Blackpool town centre

Lancashire Police have confirmed that two arrests were made during a serious altercation on Abington Street in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Reports of a street brawl were first made yesterday afternoon on social media, with witnesses describing chaotic scenes as a woman was allegedly attacked and dragged down the street by her hair.

Lancashire Police have now issued a statement following the incident.

A spokesperson said: “We were called at 3.54am to a report of people fighting on Abingdon Street. A 24 year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of assault causing actual bodily harm and a 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of affray.

“Both have since been bailed pending further enquiries,” the police added.