Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Blackpool

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 11:02 · Archive

Lancashire Police have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder following a serious assault in Blackpool.

Lancashire Police have arrested Craig White, 41, on suspicion of attempted murder following a serious assault in Blackpool on 3 October. Officers had issued an appeal earlier in the month to help trace White in connection with the incident.

A police spokesperson said: 'To update you, White was arrested yesterday on suspicion of attempted murder and is currently in custody.' Lancashire Police thanked members of the public who helped share the original appeal.

No further details about the alleged assault or the circumstances surrounding the arrest have been released at this stage.

How it is being reported

• Man in his 40s arrested on suspicion of attempted murderA man wanted in connection with a serious assault in Blackpool, Lancashire, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.Lancashire Telegraph · 21 Oct, 10:32
• Major update as Lancashire Police arrest man on suspicion of attempted murder in BlackpoolThe arrest was made following a serious assault in Blackpool.Blackpool Gazette · 21 Oct, 10:18

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