Man found bleeding from head wounds after attack outside Preston Tesco last night

A man was found bleeding from head wounds after he was attacked outside a Tesco in Preston last night.

Officers were called to the scene outside Tesco Express in Friargate shortly after 9pm.

No arrests have been made at this stage, but Lancashire Police said an investigation is ongoing.

Police were called to the scene outside Tesco Express in Friargate, Preston shortly after 9pm on Thursday (February 5)placeholder image
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A spokesperson for the force said: “We were called at 9.09pm yesterday to Friargate, Preston, to a report of an assault.

“Our officers attended and found that a man in his 40s had been assaulted, suffering cuts to his head and hand.

“The victim received treatment at the scene but declined to attend hospital.

“Our enquiries are ongoing. Anyone with information, please contact 101 – quoting log 1410 of February 5.”

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