Two arrested on suspicion of GBH after man seriously injured in Morecambe bar

Police said they received a report of an assault in the outside area of Harry’s Bar on Marine Road Central, Morecambe at 6.30pm yesterday (Saturday).

A police spokesman said: “Emergency services attended, and found that a man had suffered a head injury. The man, aged in his 60s, has been taken to hospital where he remains in a poorly condition.

“An investigation is underway, and as part of our enquiries, two men, both age 24 from Morecambe have been arrested on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm.

"They remain in custody.

"We know that something like this will understandably cause concern in the community, and we want to reassure you there is no risk to the public.

“We have also seen that there is some speculation online surrounding this incident and need to remind you that a man has been left seriously injured, and a live investigation is in its infancy at this time.

"Please refrain from speculating online or otherwise and allow our officers to carry out a thorough investigation.”

Anyone with information or footage that could assist those enquiries is asked to call 101 quoting log 1317 of July 11.