A MAN was assaulted in an 'unprovoked attack' as he was filling up his car at a petrol station on New Year's Day.
Police are investigating after the incident at the Texaco Service Station, Scotland Road, Nelson, on New Year’s Day at 7pm.
The man was attacked by three people who had arrived in a black-coloured Audi vehicle.
It was witnessed by several members of the public, who intervened to stop it.
Officers have made a number of inquiries and spoken to several witnesses but are keen to speak to the occupants of a VW Passat which was parked in the wash bays at the service station.
Det Sgt Ben Hodgkinson, of Lancashire Constabulary’s East Division, said: “The investigation into this serious incident continues.
“Arrests have been made, but I am keen to speak to anyone who may hold further information to assist the enquiry.
“I am appealing in particular to the occupiers of the VW Passat seen at the time to come forward and speak to us.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact us on 01254 353540 quoting police log 1423 of 1st January 2018
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