Grandfather killed after ‘teenager smashed his nose outside his home’

Frank Fishwick was struck in the head outside his home and died (Picture: Lancashire Police/PA Wire / Google)

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion over the death of an 86-year-old army veteran who was assaulted outside his home.

Officers were called to The Paddock in Fulwood, Preston at around 3pm on Friday and found Frank Fishwick with a facial injury later diagnosed as a fractured nose.

He was rushed to hospital but passed away the following morning.

Mr Fishwick’s family paid tribute to him as an ‘adored father and grandfather’ who ‘brought cheer to many’.

Post-mortem examinations found the cause of death to be a consequence of his injuries, according to ITV News.

The suspect, a 19-year-old male from Preston, was taken into custody on Sunday.

Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone who has information they think might help to get in touch.

DCI Allen Davies added: ‘I would also ask people to check their CCTV or dashcam footage from around the area to see if they have captured anything which could assist our enquiries.

Mr Fishwick’s family praised him as a loving family man who ‘brought cheer to many’ (Picture: PA)

‘I appreciate this incident will cause residents a great deal of concern and we have increased reassurance patrols in the area. There are also officers carrying out door to door enquiries.’

Mr Fishwick’s family said he served in the Army Royal Core of Engineers before spending the rest of his career at Leyland Motors.

They added: ‘He was well-liked by his friends, offered a helping hand when needed and his humour brought cheer to many.’

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting log 0879 of September 10, 2021, or report it online.

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