A 62-YEAR-OLD man is in a critical condition in hospital after he was assaulted in Accrington.
Police said he was attacked outside the Maundy Grange drop-in centre in Abbey Street.
The victim is currently in a critical but stable condition in Royal Preston Hospital.
A 32-year-old man from Accrington has been arrested on suspicion of wounding and causing grievous bodily harm.
Police are speaking to a number of witnesses who saw the incident on Tuesday at around 1.30pm.
Anyone with information is urged to call Accrington CID on 01254 353741, or 0845 1253545 quoting log number LC-20100921-0769, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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