13 year old boy charged with GBH, following assault on lollipop man

Over the weekend, Lancashire Police appealed for information after a lollipop man was assaulted by youths riding antisocially on a scrambler bike in Fulwood.

There has now been an update, as the force continues to appeal for information.

A 13-year-old boy from Preston has now been charged with section 18 – causing grievous bodily harm with intent. He has been remanded to appear at Preston Magistrates Court today. He cannot be named for legal reasons, and the public is also asked to refrain from naming him, so as not to impair our investigation.

A 15-year-old boy from Preston has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving. He remains in custody.

Police continuing to appeal for information and footage that can assist our enquiries.

Officers were called to Black Bull Lane at 3:34pm on Wednesday (June 12) to reports of an assault. The victim, a man in his 70s, was taken to hospital with fractured ribs.

They are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have CCTV, dashcam or video footage from around the time of this incident that could help us.

As well as appealing for information on the whereabouts of the scrambler-style bike pictured, in connection with our investigation. Hear all the latest news from across the UK on the hour, every hour, on Greatest Hits Radio on DAB, smartspeaker, at greatesthitsradio.co.uk, and on the Rayo app.