Police officer assaulted at Lancashire station

Author: Grace MarnerPublished 21st Dec 2021

Do you recognise this man?

Officers investigating an incident during which a police officer was assaulted at Poulton-le-Fylde station are today releasing this image in connection.

At just after 11pm on Thursday 16 December, a police officer was attending an incident at the station.

As he walked down the stairs, a man got in his way and took hold of the officer and began pushing him.

After a short while the man let go of the officer and ran out the station.

As a result of the incident, the officer suffered scratches and cuts to his arm and face.

Officers believe the man in the CCTV image may have information which could help their investigation.

If you recognise him, or have any information, please contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 666 of 16/12/21.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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