Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday, 17th June 2024, at 11:50hrs
Lancashire Police have released an update after the appalling assault on a lollipop man in Fulwood.
In a social media update, Preston Police said,
“Over the weekend, we appealed for information after a lollipop man was assaulted by youths riding antisocially on a scrambler bike in Fulwood.
We are now able to provide you with an update, as we continue to appeal for information.
A 13-year-old boy from Preston has now been charged with section 18 – causing grievous bodily harm with intent. He has been remanded to appear at Preston Magistrates Court today. He cannot be named for legal reasons, and we’d ask the public to also refrain from naming him, so as not to impair our investigation.
A 15-year-old boy from Preston has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving. He remains in custody.
We’re continuing to appeal for information and footage that can assist our enquiries.
We were called to Black Bull Lane at 3:34pm on Wednesday (June 12) to reports of an assault. The victim, a man in his 70s, was taken to hospital with fractured ribs.
We’re particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have CCTV, dashcam or video footage from around the time of this incident that could help us.
We are also appealing for information on the whereabouts of the scrambler-style bike pictured, in connection with our investigation.
We know that people will be appalled by the news of this assault, but we want to reassure you that we continue to have a dedicated team of officers investigating.
If you have any information or footage that could assist our enquiries, please call 101 or email forcecontrolroom@lancashire.police.uk quoting log 0933 of June 12 2024.
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