Appeal after Fleetwood attack

Monday, March 4, 2024

We have launched an investigation after a woman was attacked at an address in Fleetwood.

We were called at shortly after 1.30pm yesterday (Sunday, March 3) to an address on Whinfield Road in the town after a report that the woman had a substance – thought to be ammonia – thrown in her face.

The victim, a woman in her 30s, was taken to hospital but was thankfully not seriously injured and has since been discharged.

At this stage we believe the assault was an isolated and targeted attack and that there is no wider threat.

An investigation is ongoing and as part of our enquiries we want to speak to Mickey Blundell (pictured), 19, whose last known address is Radcliffe Road, Fleetwood.

Det Insp Kirsty Wyatt, of West CID, said: “It is only a matter of luck that this victim did not receive more significant injuries and we are treating this extremely seriously.

“We are carrying out our own enquiries to trace the suspect, but we would also like to appeal for the public’s help to find him. If anyone sees Blundell or knows where he may be I would ask them not to approach him but to contact police as a matter of urgency.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting log 0646 of March 3. For immediate sightings please call 999.