Cops name man wanted over stabbing in Lancashire

by Tony McConville. Published Thu 29 Dec 2011 12:36

Damon Chadwick

Police in Lancashire are appealing for the public’s help in tracing a man who is wanted in connection with a serious assault in Skelmersdale.

Detectives are trying to trace Damon Andrew Chadwick, 18, from the Birch Green area of the town, after a man was stabbed on Acregate around 9.30pm on Sunday 11 December.

The 27-year-old victim was taken to Southport Hospital where he received treatment for a stab wound to the chest but has seen been discharged.

Damon Chadwick has family and friends in Skelmersdale as well as the West Derby and Aigburth areas of Liverpool, where he is currently believed to be.

He is described as being white, around 5’ 9” tall with cropped brown hair and blue eyes and of medium build.

DC Ben Clancy said: “We urgently need to speak with Damon Chadwick in connection with the assault which occurred in Skelmersdale on Sunday 11 December.

“If anybody knows or his current whereabouts or has been in contact with him over the past couple of weeks then I would urge them to contact police.”

Anyone with any information can contact Skelmersdale CID on 01695 566159 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or on-line at Crimestoppers-uk.org.