Armed police officers responding to reports of an assault at an address in Lancashire have discovered a dead dog inside the property, officers said.
A cordon was established on Central Drive in Blackpool earlier today (October 3) after police received reports that a woman had been attacked. Armed officers were subsequently deployed to the scene following concerns that the suspect might be armed and that dangerous dogs were inside the property.
Search of the property
The road remained closed for several hours while police conducted a thorough search of the premises. During the search, they found a number of dogs, including one that had died.
Police have confirmed that the suspect was not found and enquiries are continuing. Lancashire Constabulary has emphasised that there is no wider threat to the public.
Police statement
Lancashire Police told LancsLive: "We were called to Central Drive, Blackpool, at 12.48pm today (October 3) following a report of a woman had been assaulted by a man."
"Officers have attended the area to make arrest enquiries. Having received information that the suspect may have weapons and that potentially dangerous dogs inside the property, the decision was made for armed officers to attend the scene."
"A thorough search of the property was conducted and a number of dogs were found, including one which was deceased. However, the suspect was not located and arrest enquiries remain ongoing. This is being treated as an isolated incident and there is no wider threat to the public."
The female victim of the assault has been safeguarded. Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and quote log 677 of 3rd October 2026.
