Man seriously injured after Haslingden assault

Police are appealing for information

Author: Louisa KingPublished 6th Oct 2023

Lancashire Police are asking for your help after a man was assaulted and seriously injured in Haslingden this week.

The victim, a man in his 30s, was approached outside the Black Bull Hotel, Blackburn Road, by a group of young men at approximately 11pm on Tuesday, October 3.

One of the men punched the victim on the jaw before the group left the scene.

The man suffered a broken jaw and has undergone surgery. He remains in hospital in a poorly condition.

We are appealing for witnesses to the attack and for any CCTV footage of the incident.

Also, if you were in the Black Bull Hotel prior to the assault and have information, we would like you to come forward. Hear all the latest news from across Lancashire on the hour, every hour, on 97.4FM, DAB, at rockfm.co.uk, and on the Rock FM app.