Attempted murder arrest after man critically hurt

A man in his 30s was found by paramedics at a building in Bank Street in Church

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after another man was found collapsed with several "significant" injuries at a property.

The victim, who is in his 30s, was found by paramedics on the floor of a building on Bank Street, Church, on Sunday, Lancashire Police said.

Staff treating him at Royal Preston Hospital told police his injuries were consistent with being the victim of an assault.

He remained in a critical but stable condition, police said. The man arrested has since been released under investigation pending further enquiries, the force said.

Staff treating the victim at Royal Preston Hospital told police his injuries were consistent with being the victim of an assault

Police were working to establish the circumstances which led the man suffering his injuries.

The force has appealed for anyone with information or footage covering Bank Street in Church overnight on Saturday and Sunday morning to call 101 and quote log 467 of 9 November 2025.