Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 30th August 2024, at 11:40hrs
A man in his 50s was rushed to hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition.
Lancashire Police are appealing for information after a man in his 50s was rushed to hospital in a serious condition after suffering a cardiac arrest following an assault in Lancaster.
The incident happened shortly before 4pm in the West Road area of the city.
In a statement released today, Lancashire Police said,
“Some of you may have seen some police activity in the West Road area yesterday and we wanted to let you know what had happened.
We were called at shortly before 4pm yesterday (Thursday, August 29th) following an altercation.
A man in his 50s had suffered a cardiac arrest and officers commenced CPR before he was taken to hospital. He remains there in a serious but stable condition.
We believe that before he suffered the cardiac arrest, he was the victim of an assault.
Two other men in their 50s were arrested on suspicion of Section 18 wounding and are in custody.
Enquiries are ongoing.
Det Insp Sam Johnson, of West CID, said:” The victim remains very poorly in hospital and our enquiries are ongoing to try and establish how he came by his injuries and who is responsible.
“I would appeal to anyone who either saw what happened or who has any information which could assist, including anyone who may have CCTV, Ring doorbell or mobile footage, to come forward and speak to us.”
If you can help, please call us on 101 quoting log 0894 of August 29th. You can also contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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