Attempted murder arrest after e-bike rider knocked over in Blackpool

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after an e-bike rider was knocked off his vehicle in Blackpool.

Police say the incident happened at the junction of Durham Road and Church Street at around 5pm on Sunday.

Officers say an e-bike was rammed during the incident involving two vehicles and a gang fighting.

A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and a 47-year-old man on suspicion of assault

A man his 20s, remains in hospital.

Det Insp Mat Frith from Lancashire Police said: "This is an incredibly serious incident which left a man with some really significant injuries, and I would appeal to anyone who either saw what happened or who has any CCTV, dashcam or Ring doorbell footage to get in touch.

"We will absolutely not tolerate this level of violence on our streets and efforts are underway to identify those responsible and to bring them to justice."

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