CCTV images released after Nelson attack

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Detectives are appealing for information following an assault in Nelson which left a 32-year-old man injured.

Police were called around 1.40am on Wednesday (December 21) by the Ambulance Service following reports of an incident close to Lonsdale Street, Nelson.

Officers attended and found a 32-year-old man in Smith Street suffering head and facial injuries.

Following enquiries, detectives believe the man was followed by a group of men in a car.

Credit: Lancashire Police

The driver of the car attempted to hit the victim, before the men left the vehicle and chased him towards Smith Street.

The victim was then assaulted with several weapons, believed to be baseball bats.

The 32-year-old man, from Nelson, suffered cuts, bruising and lost teeth and was taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital for treatment.

Officers are appealing for information following the incident and would be keen to speak to these men, pictured, in connection with the offence.

Det Con Haydn Sibley, of Burnley CID, said:

  • Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting crime reference EG1607960.

  • Alternatively, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.