Royal Preston Hospital: Trio identified over patient in wheelchair robbery

The robbery happened at Royal Preston Hospital, police said

Police investigating the robbery of a hospital patient in a wheelchair said they have identified three people they wanted to speak to.

The victim, a man in his 40s, was "forced into a toilet" near the main entrance at Royal Preston Hospital on 17 November, Lancashire Police said.

Officers said they were identified following a public appeal.

The force, which thanked the public for its help, said the trio will be spoken to in due course.

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