Man charged with racial abuse of NHS nurses in Lytham

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 17:11 · Archive

A 72-year-old man has been charged with racially abusing nurses at an NHS facility in Lytham. Fylde Police said officers were called on 8 March after nurses reported that a patient had used racially abusive comments and language towards members of staff.

Michael Robert Mason, 72, of Alderville Close, Warton, was arrested at the facility. He has been charged with a racially or religiously aggravated public order offence of intentional harassment, alarm or distress.

Mason is due to appear at Lancaster Magistrates' Court on 20 November.

How it is being reported

• Fylde Police issue update as Warton man, 72, charged after allegedly racially abusing NHS staff“[He] will attend Lancaster Magistrates' Court on the 20th November 2026.”Blackpool Gazette · 5 Nov, 16:26
• Man, 72, charged after allegedly racially abusing NHS nursesA 72-year-old man has been charged after nurses at an NHS facility in Lytham allegedly received racially abusive commentsLancashire Telegraph · 5 Nov, 16:00

In this story: Michael Robert Mason · Fylde Police · Lytham · Lancaster Magistrates' Court · Warton

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