Man arrested after victim suffers 'broken jaw' in aggravated burglary in Lancashire

A man who was wanted by police following an aggravated burglary in Lancashire has been arrested.

By Sean Gleaves

Published 24th Aug 2020, 14:59 BST

Updated 24th Aug 2020, 15:02 BST

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Joe Morris, 24, was wanted in connection with an aggravated burglary in Colne which left the victim with a broken jaw after they were attacked in their own home on August 12.

Officers have now confirmed Morris has been arrested following a public appeal launched by police yesterday (August 23).

A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: "Joe Morris, 24, was wanted following an incident in Colne on August 12 in which the occupant was allegedly assaulted suffering a broken jaw.

"Morris has today been arrested and is in custody."