A man was arrested following reports two people had been stabbed near a park in South Shore.

Emergency services were called to a disturbance on Watson Road, near to St Annes Road, at around 6am on Wednesday.

It was reported that two people had been stabbed.

“Officers are attempting to find the two victims who left the scene,” a spokesman for Lancashire Police said.

A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault (grievous bodily harm).

He remained in custody for questioning on Wednesday afternoon.

If you have any information that may help police, call 101 quoting log number 0151 of September 4.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Man arrested following reports two people stabbed near Watson Road Park in Blackpool