'We couldn't believe it when we saw all the cops... everyone was just a bit bewildered. You just don't expect something like this to happen on your doorstep.'
Those who live on the Galligreaves estate in Blackburn woke up today struggling to come to terms with the events of the previous day.
As neighbours and passers-by began to speculate as to what had happened, Lancashire Constabulary issued a statement which left the community reeling. A man in his 40s had suffered serious head injuries after he had allegedly been attacked with a baseball bat.The victim was flown to the Royal Preston Hospital where he remains today . In the early hours of this morning a 31-year-old man was arrested in Accrington in connection with the alleged attack.
John, who has lived on the estate for 13 years, was on his way to Tesco Express on Bank Top when he saw the air ambulance landing. "I thought I was imagining things at first but I stood still and watched it land and the paramedics come out. Detective Inspector John McNamara, of Blackburn CID, said after the alleged attack: “We have launched an investigation following a serious assault in Blackburn. We are keen to speak to anyone who can assist our enquiries.
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