A 15-year-old boy has been arrested as part of an investigation into an assault which has left a man in critical condition.

The teenager was arrested along with a 38-year-old woman yesterday (July 15) on suspicion of assault and they remain in custody.

A woman in her 20s was previously arrested on suspicion of assault and also remains in custody.

A man in his 50s was taken to hospital following the assault at The Clarence Pub in Preston New Road, Blackpool, at around 9.40pm on Sunday (July 14).

A woman in her 40s also suffered injuries.

Police are continuing to appeal for information and witnesses.

DCI Finch-Hall, of Blackpool CID, said: “The victim of this assault remains in a very poorly condition in hospital and my thoughts are with his loved ones at this time.

“While we have made a number of arrests, I would continue to appeal for anyone who has any information or any footage to get in touch.

“I am especially keen to hear from anyone who was on the car park of the pub on Sunday evening at around the time of the incident and who either saw what happened or has information and has not yet spoken to police. You may have key information that could help us establish what has happened so please do get in touch.”

Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting log 1314 of July 14.

You can also contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.