A man was left with life-changing injuries after a machete attack early today. The victim, in his 30s, was found on Manchester Road, Accrington, near to Grants Bar.
Police believe the culprit was wearing a high-vis jacket and have issued an urgent appeal for witnesses. They were called to the location at about 6.20am today.
The victim was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition. In a statement, Lancashire Constabulary said: "The offender is described as wearing a high-vis jacket.
It is believed both the victim and the offender had come from the direction of the Tesco petrol station. "An investigation has been launched and we are now asking anybody with information, or who was in the area and saw anything
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