Police were called to the incident last week
A man has died following an incident near a Lancashire primary school.
Police were called to an assault on Ribbleton Hall Drive close to Moor Nook School at around 6.15am last Wednesday, March 12.
The man, now named as 62-year-old Gary Carlisle, was taken to hospital with serious injuries and died earlier today, Wednesday, March 19.
A Lancashire Police spokesperson said: “A man in his 30s from Preston was arrested near to the scene on suspicion of attempted murder and has since been detained under the Mental Health Act.
“We are continuing to appeal for anyone who saw what happened or who has any CCTV, Ring doorbell, mobile phone or dashcam footage to come forward.”
Det Chief Insp John McNamara, of the Force Major Investigation Team, added “First and foremost my thoughts are with Mr Carlisle’s loved ones. His family are being supported by specially trained officers. This is now a murder enquiry and whilst we have made an arrest, I would continue to appeal to anyone who has any information or footage which could help us piece together exactly what happened to get in touch.”
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