Reduction as lacking three-year-old discovered as man nonetheless sought by police over assault

An pressing attraction has been launched by Lancashire Police to seek out Simon Cooney, 35, in reference to an assault that passed off within the early hours of Monday morning in Blackpool.

A lady was punched within the face and had her hand was bitten in the course of the assault earlier than she escaped the automotive, in an incident that passed off round 4am in Kingscote Park.

Simon Cooney is the daddy of a three-year-old baby, Autumn, who was within the automotive in the course of the assault, reported by Lancashire Live. 

However, she was later discovered outdoors her residence handle in Blackpool and relieved police say she is “safe and well”.

Inspector, Jon Campbell-Smith of Blackpool Police mentioned: “As always we are grateful to members of the public who phoned us with information or shared our appeal for us.”

“We are also incredibly relieved that Autumn has since turned up outside her home address and is safe and well.”

He added: “We still want to locate Simon Cooney as part of our enquiries into an assault this morning and are asking anyone who knows where he is, or who has seen him, not to approach him but to call us straight away.”

Simon Cooney is described as roughly 6ft tall, of slim construct, with a shaven head and beard. He has hyperlinks to each Blackpool and Preston.

Police request anyone with data ought to name 101, quoting log 211 of August 28. For quick sightings please name 999.