Armed police stormed a property in Blackpool on October 3 after a report of an assault on a woman, discovering a dead dog inside but failing to locate the suspect. Lancashire Police were called to Central Drive at 12.48pm following the report, and armed officers attended after information suggested the suspect may have weapons and that potentially dangerous dogs were inside.
Police search and discovery
Upon entering the property, officers found a number of dogs, including one that was deceased. The suspect was not found, and arrest enquiries remain ongoing. The incident brought part of Blackpool town centre to a standstill, with social media images and videos showing a police cordon and at least six police vehicles in attendance, including a dog handler unit.
Police statement and public reassurance
Lancashire Police stated: "We were called to Central Drive, Blackpool, at 12.48pm today (3rd October) following a report of a woman had been assaulted by a man. Officers have attended the area to make arrest enquiries." The force added that the incident is being treated as isolated, with no wider threat to the public, and the female victim has been safeguarded. Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and quote log 677 of 3rd October 2026.
