Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday, 7th November 2024, at 10:40hrs
Six men launched a brutal attack using weapons on the victim in Accrington
A man in his 50s has been taken to hospital following a brutal attack in Accrington.
The incident happened on Wordsworth Road at around 8:30am on Wednesday morning. A video shared online shows two vehicles colliding with the victims’ vehicle and then launching a vicious attack on him using weapons.
In a statement released today, Lancashire Police said:
“We are appealing for witnesses and information after a man suffered serious injuries during an assault in Accrington.
Our officers were called at around 8.30am yesterday (6th November) to Wordsworth Road, Accrington, to a report of assault.
They found that a man in his 50s had been assaulted by six men who were travelling in a Land Rover and a BMW X5.
One of the vehicles had collided with the front of the victim’s car and the other with the rear of the car.
The suspects had got out of their vehicles and attacked the victim with weapons, with him suffering injuries to his legs and face.
We believe this was a targeted attack and there is no wider threat to the community.
Also, we are aware that a video of the assault has been shared on social media and we urge that it is not shared further.
Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Denson of Lancashire Police said: “This was a violent assault with weapons of a man who suffered serious injuries.
“As we investigate what happened, we are appealing for witnesses to the assault and any information.
“If anyone has CCTV or dashcam footage from the area around the time it happened, we want you to contact the police.”
Please contact 101, quoting log 0291 of 6th November 2024.
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