Preston man arrested after teenage girl suffers 'cracked cheekbone' in violent attack

A man was arrested in connection with a vicious attack which left a teenage girl with a "cracked cheekbone" in Preston.
By Sean Gleaves
Published 17th Dec 2021, 14:28 BST
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The 17-year-old victim was also left badly bruised in the assault on Sunday (December 12).

Detectives wanted to speak to a 20-year-old man from Preston in connection with the attack and launched a public appeal to find him.

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Today (December 18), officers confirmed the man was arrested on suspicion of Section 18 wounding.

A man was arrested in connection with a vicious attack in PrestonA man was arrested in connection with a vicious attack in Preston
A man was arrested in connection with a vicious attack in Preston

"Thank you to everyone who helped share our appeal," a spokesman for Lancashire Police said.

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