Residents ‘live in fear’ after man is attacked

A RESIDENT claims a neighbourhood is “living in fear” after a man was attacked on their street.

Police confirmed a man in his 50s was assaulted with a rock on Richmond Street, Accrington, on Saturday afternoon, August 29.

A neighbour, who did not wish to be identified, claimed the victim was targeted after confronting youths about drugs being bought and sold in the area.

They said: “The individual confronted [a] trio of youths who had been causing a nuisance.

“[Dealing] has made the neighbourhood worse than the Bronx. Children are unable to play in the streets.”

The witness also claimed residents had previously warned the police about the activity, adding: “I as well as many of my neighbours, have already filed complaints with the police.

“We have written to them via email and letter as well as called them, however nothing was done.

“Now a fellow neighbour has been attacked.

The neighbourhood is living in fear on our own street.”

Lancashire Police did not respond to the claims about drugs activity on the street.

But they confirmed they were called to Richmond Street, Accrington, at 2.23pm on Saturday, August 29 to reports of an assault.

A spokesperson added: “It appears a man in his 50s has been assaulted by four males, possibly with a rock.

“He suffered a mouth injury.

“No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing. Anyone with information can call police on 101, quoting log 0831, of August 29, 2020.

“We are committed to tackling supply of drugs in our communities.

“We need the public to help us achieve this by reporting concerns about drug-dealing in their area.

“We will always act on information provided to us. Anyone who suspects drugs are being dealt in their area can contact police on 101 or report it at doitonline.lancashire. police.uk.”