Councillors vow action after random attacks in Blackburn

Summarised from LancsLive's report · Updated 12 Oct, 15:31 · Archive

Councillors have pledged to tackle growing concerns about seemingly random attacks on the public in Blackburn town centre.

LancsLive reports that councillors have pledged to tackle growing concerns about seemingly random attacks on members of the public in Blackburn town centre. Councillor John Clayton described witnessing 'hostile behaviour' during a walkabout with other councillors and a local content creator. The group visited the town centre after being contacted by 'a considerable number of people' raising safety concerns.

Specific incidents reported include a homeless man being attacked with a firework and a passer-by being assaulted when they stopped to help a woman being sexually assaulted. The councillors described the behaviour as 'genuinely shocking' and said they now plan to hold a meeting with the town's safety partnership to address the issue. Many residents have reportedly expressed fear about travelling through Blackburn town centre.

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• 'Enough is enough' as councillors witness random attacks in Blackburn town centreOne passer-by was allegedly attacked when they stopped to help a woman being sexually assaultedLancsLive · 12 Oct, 15:20

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