A SUSPECT arrested after a fight which left a man critically injured has been released on bail pending further inquiries.
Christopher McGuire, 25, of Mill Hill, today remained critically ill and sedated in intensive care at the Royal Preston Hospital following the incident, on wasteland at the top of Young Street, Mill Hill, Blackburn.
Police said he had been in a minor fight with a friend inside a house in Young Street in which he left him with a bloodied lip.
Police said the friend challenged Mr McGuire to a fist fight inside a circle of 15 other men, which left him critically injured.
The 25-year-old man arrested on Sunday night was released yesterday afternoon and will answer bail in four weeks.
Mr Hunter also appealed for anyone with information about the fight to call Blackburn CID on 01254 353569 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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