Horror as victim stabbed at McDonald's in famous UK seaside town

Horror unfolded as people dined in the popular fast food chain.

By Grace Piercy, News Reporter, Rebecca Perring

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A young man has been stabbed in a McDonald's restaurant (Image: GOOGLE MAPS )

A young man has been stabbed in a McDonald's restaurant. 

Officers were called to reports of a stabbing at the fast food chain in Bank Hey Street, Blackpool, shortly after 1.30am today (October 5).

The victim, a man in his 20s, suffered “relatively minor injuries”, according to police.

Another man in his 20s was later arrested on suspicion of wounding, possession of drugs, possession of a knife and common assault.

A spokesman for Lancashire Police confirmed that he is currently in custody.

Anyone with information or footage should contact police by calling 101, quoting log number 106 of October 5.

Information can also be reported online via the Lancashire Police website at https://doitonline.lancashire.police.uk/.

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

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