A KNIFE-WIELDING man has been taken to hospital by police after fears for his welfare were raised by the public.
At 4am today (Thursday, October 8) police were called to the A590, near Newby Bridge, and found the man holding the weapon.
Officers negotiated with the man and he was taken to Royal Preston Hospital.
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Police say there was 'no perceived threat to the public'.
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