'Adored' pensioner dies after assault in Preston
A teenager's been arrested on suspicion of murder after a pensioner was assaulted outside his home in Preston.
Frank Fishwick was found with a broken nose outside his home in Fulwood on Friday at around 3pm (September 10th).
The 86-year-old was taken to hospital for treatment but died as a result of his injuries the next day.
A murder investigation was launched and a 19-year-old from Preston was arrested on suspicion of murder yesterday (12th September) and is currently in custody.
His family have paid tribute to him in a statement:
"An adored father and grandfather who will be sadly missed by family and friends.
"He served in the Army Royal Core of Engineers and committed his working life to Leyland Motors.
"He was well liked by his friends, offered a helping hand when needed and his humour brought cheer to many.
"Our thanks are extended to Lancashire Police who are working tireless to bring justice to an unforgivable act of violence."
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
DCI Allen Davies, of the Force Major Investigation Team, said:
“First and foremost my thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends at this extremely distressing time.
“A murder investigation is underway and while we have made an arrest our enquiries are still very much ongoing and I would ask any witnesses to please get in touch.
"I would also ask people to check their CCTV or dashcam footage from around the area to see if they have captured anything which could assist our enquiries.
“I appreciate this incident will cause residents a great deal of concern and we have increased reassurance patrols in the area.
"There are also officers carrying out door to door enquiries. If you see them in the area feel free to say hello and pass on any information you may have.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting log 0879 of September 10, 2021, or report it online via https://doitonline.lancashire.police.uk/