A man with a knife was tasered by police in Chorley New Road. PICTURE: Google Maps
A MAN was hit by a taser and taken to hospital after police were called to Lostock on Thursday morning.
The 29-year-old was found with a knife in Chorley New Road and was in a distressed state.
Officers responded to reports of concern for his welfare and attended shortly after 2am.
During the incident the man was tasered by police and then taken to hospital for treatment.
Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances around this incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident number of 152 of 07/09/17, or anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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