Man, 75, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Chorley
Emergency services attended the incident and a man in his 70s was taken to hospital
Police in Chorley have arrested a man, in connection with an alleged attempted murder.
Officers were called to Delamere Place at around 11:10am on Sunday (19 October) to reports of a serious assault.
Emergency services attended and a man in his 70s was taken to hospital where he remains for treatment.
A 75-year-old man from Chorley has since been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Following a consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, police have charged Anthony Donnelly with section 18 wounding and the burglary of a dwelling with intent to commit Grievous Bodily Harm.
He has been remanded into custody.
Police say although someone has been charged, this is still an ongoing investigation and would like anyone with more information to come forward.
They are also reassuring the public that this is being treated as an isolated incident.