Man approached by knife man close to Coral Island arcade

A man was confronted by a group with a knife close to Coral Island in Blackpool

Between 11pm and 11.15pm on April 27, 2024, the victim was walking in Bank Hey Street, near the arcade when the three men approached and asked him for money.

One of the men was carrying a knife. However when the man said he did not have any cash, the men walked away.

Lancashire Police are now investigating the incident and are asking for anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has CCTV or dashcam footage, to get in touch.

Anyone who can assist should call 101 quoting log 1268 pf April 27.