Lancaster assault appeal
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Can you help?
We are appealing for information after a man was seriously assaulted in Lancaster.
The attack happened at about 3.25pm on Wednesday (April 17th) on Whiteray Road in the Ryelands area when the victim was assaulted with what we believe was a machete.
He managed to make off from the scene, but we are now looking for him as we are concerned about his welfare as he could need medical attention as a result of the injuries suffered in the assault. He is Alex McKenzie, 22, of no fixed address.
Alex (pictured) is white, slim, five ft 10ins tall with light brown hair. He was last seen wearing grey shorts, a baseball cap and a hooded jacket.
Mckenzie
We are also asking for your help to identify this man captured on CCTV in connection with the attack on Alex McKenzie.
Det Insp Matt Entwistle, of Lancaster CID, said: “This was a shocking incident which has left a man with some significant injuries which could require medical attention. I would appeal to anyone who has any information about where Alex McKenzie could be to come forward and let us know.
“We also want to trace the man in the CCTV images so if anyone knows who this could be I would urge them to contact us.”
A man has been charged in connection with Wednesday’s attack. Daniel Martin, 38, of Mayfield Avenue, Lancaster, is charged with section 18 wounding with intent, possession of a knife/bladed article in public place, possession of cannabis with intent to supply. He was due to appear at court yesterday (Friday, April 19th)
Anyone with information should contact us by emailing 6116@lancashire.police.uk or calling on 101 quoting log 0993 of April 17th.
You can also contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.
