Police hunt attacker in Blackpool who ended Kilmarnock teenager's Army career
The attack happened six months ago.
A Kilmarnock teenager has had his career in the army cut short after being attacked in Blackpool.
The 16-year-old victim, a trainee soldier with the British Army, was out with friends in Blackpool Town Centre when the suspect approached him outside the Brew Rooms on Church Street and punched him once to the head, knocking him unconscious. The victim suffered a fractured skull and a bleed on the brain. As a result he has been medically discharged from the Army.
The incident happened around six months ago at 11.20pm on Saturday 30th June. But police are launching a fresh appeal for information.
The suspect is described as a white man wearing a white t-shirt.
Detective Constable Mark Ryan, of Blackpool CID, said: “This was a serious assault on a young man enjoying a night out with friends. An assault which has directly caused an early end to his army career.
“I would appeal to anyone who recognises the man in the picture or who has any information to get in touch. I would also ask the offender himself to come forward and speak to us.”
“Anyone with information should contact DC Ryan on 3802@lancashire.pnn.police.uk quoting log 0045 of July 1st or independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."