Attempted murder arrest after man found critically injured at home in Church
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after another man was found collapsed with serious injuries inside a property in Church.
Police said they were contacted at around 11.30am on Sunday by staff at Royal Preston Hospital who were treating a man in his 30s for several “significant” injuries believed to be the result of an assault.
The man had been taken to hospital after paramedics discovered him collapsed on the floor of a property in Bank Street.
He remains in a critical but stable condition.
Following enquiries, a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
He has since been released under investigation while enquiries continue.
A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: “We have a dedicated team of officers working to establish the exact circumstances which led to the man sustaining his injuries.
“Anyone with information or footage covering Bank Street in Church overnight and into this morning is asked to call 101 and quote log 467 of November 9.”
Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.