Man dies after assault in Lytham

A 25-year-old man has died following an assault in Lytham.

Police were called at 1.28am on Sunday, June 18th, to Henry Street, Lytham, to a report of an assault.

Matthew Guthrie, from St Annes, suffered serious head injuries and passed away in hospital yesterday (June 19).

Police arrested a 20-year-old man initially on suspicion of section 18 grievous bodily harm and re-arrested him on suspicion of manslaughter.

He has now been released on bail while enquiries continue.

Det Chief Insp Jane Webb of Lancashire Police, said: “Our thoughts are very much with Matthew’s family at this sad and distressing time for them.

“This is a tragic case, and the investigation is ongoing. We continue to appeal for witnesses to the incident and ask for anyone with information to come forward.”

Please contact 101, quoting log 0134 of June 18, 2023.

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