Police investigate assault in Lancaster after man has ‘substance’ thrown at him

Police are investigating an assault in Lancaster today, (Tuesday).
By Michelle Blade
Published 19th Mar 2024, 16:19 GMT
Updated 19th Mar 2024, 16:32 GMT
Police officers have sadly discovered a body following a search for missing woman Alyson Walker.Police officers have sadly discovered a body following a search for missing woman Alyson Walker.
Police officers have sadly discovered a body following a search for missing woman Alyson Walker.

Police said they were called to Willow Lane, Lancaster, at 2pm today to a report a man had a substance thrown at him.

The man was taken to hospital for treatment.

As part of the police investigation, Willow Lane between Wharfedale Road and Gerrard Street, was closed for a time.

The road has since reopened.

Anyone who witnessed the assault or has information, is asked to contact 101 – quoting log 0712 of March 19 2024.