Suspect wanted after man attacked with hammer on Sandy Lane in Preston

A man is wanted by police in connection with an assault in Preston.

Police were called to a report of an assault outside an address on Sandy Lane on March 14

Officers found a man in his 30s had been attacked with a hammer when they arrived.

Detectives on Thursday launched an appeal to find Lee Hobson who they wanted to talk to about the incident.

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Hobson, 46, is described as white, of medium build, 5ft 10ins tall with shaved hair.

His last known address was Farringdon Close in Preston, but he also has links to Poulton-le-Fylde.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts should call police on 101, quoting log 1496 of March 14.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.