Tesco security guard attacked with 'knife' after man 'attempts to steal alcohol' in Preston

A man has been arrested after a Tesco security guard suffered multiple injuries following a knife attack in Preston.
By Sean Gleaves
Published 8th Oct 2020, 09:48 BST
Updated 8th Oct 2020, 10:30 BST
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

Police rushed to Tesco Express in Longridge Road following reports of an assault at around 8.55pm on Wednesday (October 7).

A man had reportedly entered the store and attempted to steal alcohol before arguing with a security guard.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

He then allegedly pulled a knife from his back pocket before attacking the guard, resulting in the victim suffering "minor head and wrist injuries."

A man reportedly entered Tesco Express in Longridge Road before attacking a security guard with a knife. (Credit: Google)A man reportedly entered Tesco Express in Longridge Road before attacking a security guard with a knife. (Credit: Google)
A man reportedly entered Tesco Express in Longridge Road before attacking a security guard with a knife. (Credit: Google)

Officers have since confirmed a 25-year-old man from Preston has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and assault. He remains in custody for questioning.

A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: "It was reported a man had entered the shop and attempted to steal alcohol before assaulting a security guard using a knife.

"The guard suffered minor head and wrist injuries. Officers attended and detained a man at the scene.

"A 25-year-old man from Preston has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and assault and is in custody."