A man has been charged by detectives investigating an attempted murder in Blackpool.

Police were called around 5.25am yesterday (July 24^th) to reports that pedestrians had been hit by a car on Blackpool North Pier.

Following enquiries a man was later arrested in connection with the incident.

Adam Clarke, 30 of Arnfield Road, Stockport has been charged with attempted murder, common assault, and dangerous driving. He is due to appear at Blackpool Magistrates’ Court in the morning.