Man suffers fractures to face after being assaulted as he travelled to work in Lancashire

Detectives investigating an assault in Skelmersdale in which a man suffered "terrible injuries" have released CCTV images of three potential witnesses.
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He was found with serious injuries near Ferndale, Birch Green, by officers at around 7.30am.

Enquiries have since revealed the incident took place near to Firbeck and the offenders had asked the victim for money, police said.

When he said he did not have any money, he was attacked and ultimately suffered multiple fractures to his face.

Today (April 27), officers released CCTV images of two men and a woman they would like to speak to as potential witnesses.

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Detectives released a shocking image of the man. (Credit: Lancashire Police)Detectives released a shocking image of the man. (Credit: Lancashire Police)
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Det Sgt Karen Harrison, from Skelmersdale CID, said: "Thankfully the victim is recovering well from the terrible injuries he suffered and has been released from hospital.

"Our enquiries are continuing and as part of that we have identified two men and a woman who we think may have seen what happened. We need to speak to them as soon as possible.

"If you recognise these people or you think it could be you in the images, please make contact with us. Similarly, if you know anything about who was responsible for this savage attack, please get in touch."

A 17-year-old and 19-year-old from Skelmersdale arrested in connection with the assault remain on bail pending further enquiries.

Officers said he is "lucky to be alive" following the horrific attack. (Credit: Lancashire Police)Officers said he is "lucky to be alive" following the horrific attack. (Credit: Lancashire Police)
Officers said he is "lucky to be alive" following the horrific attack. (Credit: Lancashire Police)
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Anyone with information can contact police by calling 101, quoting log number 0290 of April 4.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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