Man charged with attempted murder after driving into people on Blackpool promenade

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a car he was driving struck a group of people on Blackpool’s promenade.

Lancashire Police said a car was driven at pedestrians near the North Pier at about 05:25 BST on Saturday.

Officers stopped the red Peugeot on a residential street and the driver fled but he was since caught.

A 30-year-old man from Stockport, Greater Manchester, has been charged with attempted murder, common assault, and dangerous driving.

He is due to appear at Blackpool Magistrates’ Court later.

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