A ten-year-old boy is among four people arrested as part of an investigation into the serious assault of a pensioner in Lancaster.
The victim, a man in his late 60s, was disturbed by banging at his door in Shakespeare Road and saw a group of youth laughing at him and standing by his car.
The man went outside to follow them and was attacked by the gang who beat him with sticks and pieces of wood.
He was knocked unconscious and suffered a broken nose, and was left with numerous cuts and a tooth missing.
The assault happened on Barley Cop Lane at about 6pm on Sunday, January 11th, and involved a group of around eight youths.
Police have now arrested four boys in connection with this investigation.
A 10 year old boy, two 12 year old boys, and a 13 year old boy, all from Lancaster, have been arrested on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm.
They have since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
Det Sgt Katie Brew, of Lancaster CID, said: “This unprovoked attack left an elderly male with significant injuries requiring urgent medical attention.
“We have now made four arrests, however are continuing to make a number of enquiries to identify others involved and I would appeal to anyone who has any information to come forward.
"You may have seen what happened or you may have footage such as CCTV or Ring doorbell. If so, please contact us.”
Anyone with information should call 101 quoting log 0843 of January 11th.
Anyone with information should call 101 quoting log 0843 of January 11th.
You can also contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/


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