A man is due in court today charged with a string of offences after a car was allegedly driven into pedestrians in Blackpool town centre as they enjoyed a Saturday night out.

Jake Hartley faces charges of driving dangerously, while drunk and without a licence or insurance.

The 19-year-old from Rochdale Road in Todmorden, also faces three counts of actual bodily harm and attempted wounding with intent.




Bars and clubs in the resort were put on lockdown immediately after the incident last month.

Three people were taken to hospital after the incident.