Man assaulted and robbed in Blackpool alleyway after befriending unknown man and woman

A man was assaulted and robbed in an alleyway after befriending an unknown couple in Blackpool. Watch more of our videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276

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The victim was approached and befriended by an unknown man and woman on Central Drive on April 8, 2023. The group walked on Palatine Road and Livingstone Road before being taken down an alleyway on Hornby Road, behind Coronation Street.

He was then hit over the head with an object and assaulted at around 7.30pm.

A man was assaulted and robbed after befriending an unknown couple in Blackpool (Credit: Lancashire Police)A man was assaulted and robbed after befriending an unknown couple in Blackpool (Credit: Lancashire Police)A man was assaulted and robbed after befriending an unknown couple in Blackpool (Credit: Lancashire Police)

His wallet was stolen from his pocket during the attack.