Man left in critical condition after assault in Litherland
Police appeal for witnesses after late-night attack
Police are investigating after a man was seriously assaulted in Litherland, Merseyside, late on Sunday 29th March, leaving him in a critical condition in hospital.
Officers were called at around 11.15pm to reports of an altercation on Hinton Street. A 35-year-old man was reportedly attacked by a group of males and suffered injuries to his head, face and hands.
It is believed one of the suspects was carrying a long-handled weapon during the incident. The group then fled the scene along Webster Street.
Victim in critical condition
The injured man was taken to hospital, where he remains in a critical condition as enquiries continue.
Merseyside Police have confirmed that a number of investigative steps are underway, including house-to-house enquiries, forensic examinations, CCTV analysis and witness appeals.
Appeal for information
Detective Chief Inspector Dave Jones said: “We are carrying out a number of lines of enquiry to establish what has taken place.
“We believe the injured male was assaulted by a group of individuals who were wearing face coverings at the junction of Hinton Street and Webster Street. The group have then made off.
“We have carried out enquiries in the local area and we are appealing for anyone who was in the area of Hinton Street and Webster Street at around 11.15pm last night who saw or heard anything or believes they captured something significant on their doorbell camera or dashcam to contact us.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Merseyside Police via social media @MerPolCC on X or Facebook, via their website, or by calling 101 quoting incident reference 26000249949.
Alternatively, information can be given anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website.