Woman arrested after man in his 20s assaulted in Bacup

A 19-year-old woman was arrested after a man in his 20s was assaulted in broad daylight in Bacup.

Police were called to reports a man in his 20s had been assaulted in Rochdale Road at around 11.23am on Tuesday (May 9).

Residents reported seeing a large police presence in the area following the incident.

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An air ambulance was also reportedly spotted making its way to the scene

A 19-year-old woman was later arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault.

She remained in custody for questioning on Tuesday afternoon.

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