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Robbery at Great Eccleston

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We have launched an investigation after an armed robbery at a pub in Great Eccleston.

Police were called at shortly before 1am today (Tuesday, May 31st) to a report that the landlord of the Black Bull pub on High Street had been robbed.

The victim, 58, said he had gone upstairs at closing time where he was attacked and then tied up by four men wearing balaclavas and carrying knives.

He was assaulted before the men, described as speaking with Merseyside accents, stole a substantial amount of cash and fled.

The victim suffered an injury to his eye and suspected broken ribs. He later managed to free himself and ran for help to the White Bull pub across the street.

He was taken to Blackpool Victoria Hospital for treatment and is being supported by friends and family.

No-one else was in the pub at the time.

Detective Inspector Lee Wilson, of Blackpool CID, said: “This was a vicious robbery carried out by men who clearly had no hesitation is using extreme levels of violence to get what they wanted.

“I would appeal to anyone who saw anything suspicious at the time, or any people or vehicles acting suspiciously in the days before the robbery, and anyone who has any information about who these offenders could be, to get in touch with us.”

Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting log number 0063 of May 31st or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers.org.

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