Man bailed as police investigate hypodermic needle attack on two people in Morecambe street

A man arrested in connection with an assault on two people with a hypodermic needle in a Morecambe street has been bailed.

The 45-year-old man, who was arrested on suspicion of section 18 causing grievous bodily harm, was bailed with conditions pending further investigations.

Police launched an appeal for information after the assaults on Regent Road, close to the Co-op, just after 7pm on Saturday.

The first victim, a man in his 30s, became involved in an altercation with the suspect and was stabbed in the stomach with a needle.

When the second victim, a man in his 30s, went to intervene he suffered an injury to his hand caused by the needle.

Both victims attended hospital and have since been discharged.

Enquiries are ongoing.

If you have any information please email 104@lancashire.police.uk or call 101, quoting log 1322 of June 3, 2023.

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