Teenage boy seriously injured after Hyndburn attack involving 30 youths
Police say the injuries could have easily proved fatal
Police are appealing for witnesses and mobile phone footage after a teenage boy was attacked by a group of males with weapons in Rishton.
Officers were called to Hermitage Road just before 9pm on Friday (August 6) following reports a teenager had been attacked by a group of up to 30 youths, near to an old paper mill.
The 17-year-old victim suffered serious head injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries are not life-threatening.
Two boys, aged 16 and 17, and an 18-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of GBH. They have since been released on bail.
Officers and a police dog recovered some weapons close to the scene.
Enquiries are ongoing to identify all involved in the assault and detectives are now appealing for anybody with information or footage which could assist the investigation to get in contact.
DC Alyson Richards, of East CID, said: “This was a shocking and cowardly attack which has left the teenage victim with some very nasty injuries. Although already serious, they could have easily proved to be fatal.
“Our enquiries are very much ongoing and reassurance patrols have been increased in the area.
“We understand footage of the attack is being shared locally. We encourage the public not the share the footage but to forward it onto Lancashire Police instead.”
Anyone with information, mobile phone, CCTV or dashcam footage is asked to call 101, quoting log 1488 of August 6, 2021. Alternatively, report it online via https://doitonline.lancashire.police.uk/