Arrest after pensioner suffers facial injuries in Fleetwood doorstep attack
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The man - in his late 70s - was attacked after answering a knock on his front door on Saturday night
A man has been arrested after a pensioner suffered facial injuries when he was attacked after answering a knock on his front door.
The man - in his late 70s - suffered facial injuries in the assault on Maple Avenue, Fleetwood, at about 22:15 GMT on Saturday, Lancashire Police said.
A 25-year-old man, from Blackpool, was arrested on suspicion of assault and attempted burglary and is currently in custody.
Inquiries were continuing, police said.
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- Published15 January
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