A man was stabbed during an attack in Skelmersdale.
The victim, in his 20s, was walking home from work, at around 4.30pm on Wednesday, April 5, when the assault happened. He was approached by two suspects while walking along a path, commonly used for dog walking, between Ormskirk Road and Egerton.
The suspects punched the victim before one of them stabbed him in the back of the leg. He has suffered a serious injury but has since been discharged for hospital.
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Enquiries are ongoing and police have stressed that they are keen to speak to any witnesses or anyone with information. A spokesperson for Lancashire police said they are especially keen to speak to a man walking his Labrador dog who stopped to ask if the victim had been assaulted.
They would also like to speak to a woman with a poodle who spoke to the victim and a young woman who called an ambulance.
Detective sergeant Lee Jamieson, of South CID, said: "This incident left a young man with a serious injury, and I would appeal to anyone who can help to come forward, in particular the man with the Labrador who may have witnessed the assault itself.
"Anyone with information should call 101 quoting log 0864 of April 5. Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
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