Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was attacked by a group and left with a broken leg.

At around 11.15pm yesterday (Friday 7 May), police were called to reports of a disturbance between Caroline Street and New Hall Lane.

Officers attended and found a man at the scene with a serious leg injury.

It’s believed the man, aged in his 40s, had been attacked by a group of men with weapons, including a hammer. The man was taken to hospital for treatment.

Detectives are appealing for information and are keen to speak to any witnesses who saw what happened.

Det Ch Insp Mike Gladwin, of Preston Police, said: “We have launched an investigation after a man was seriously assaulted in Preston.

“At this time we believe he was attacked by a group of men in the general area of Caroline Street and New Hall Lane around 11.15pm on Friday.

“Did you see what happened, or saw anyone in the area acting suspiciously? If you can assist our enquiries please come forward with information.”

Anyone with information can call 101 quoting log reference 1828 of May 7, or independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111.

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