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Charges brought after man attacked in street

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Police were called to the incident near Walkabout in Blackpool in the early hours of Saturday

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Two men have been charged after a man was left in a critical condition when he was attacked near a pub.

Police were called to the incident near Walkabout on Queen Street in Blackpool at about 04:25 BST on Saturday.

A man in his 50s was taken to hospital with serious head injuries, where he remains, Lancashire Police said.

A 36-year-old from Fleetwood was charged with assault causing grievous bodily harm with intent and a 39-year-old from Blackpool was charged with affray and assault.

Both were due to appear before magistrates in Lancaster.

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