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Man sprayed with lighter fluid during Lancaster Post Office robbery
Overview
A man in his 50s was hospitalised after being sprayed in the face with suspected barbecue lighter fluid during a robbery at a Post Office on Ullswater Road in Lancaster. Two masked men stole a significant amount of cash from the safe, and Lancashire Police have appealed for witnesses.
Key points
- A man in his 50s was sprayed in the face with suspected barbecue lighter fluid during a Post Office robbery in Lancaster.
- The incident occurred just before 20:00 BST on Sunday on Ullswater Road.
- Two suspects wearing black clothes and balaclavas stole a significant amount of cash from the safe.
- The victim received hospital treatment but has since been discharged, with injuries not believed to be serious.
- Lancashire Police have appealed for witnesses and relevant footage, stating there is no current wider threat to the public.