Teenager charged following two assaults in Liverpool city centre

A 17-year-old male has been charged following two assaults in Liverpool city centre on Thursday 15 June.

Just after midnight, a man in his 30s was found in St John’s Garden with a serious eye injury.

At around 12:50am, it was further reported that another man in his 30s had taken himself to hospital with serious facial injuries after he was also attacked.

The two victims remain in hospital in a stable condition.

A 17-year-old male from St Helens, who was arrested on the same day, has today (Friday 16 June) been charged with two counts of assault causing grievous bodily harm. 

The male, who can't be named for legal reasons, has been remanded in custody to appear at Liverpool Magistrate’s Court tomorrow (Saturday 17 June).

There will be increased policing activity in this area of the city centre over the coming days following the incidents and officers in uniform and plain clothes will be on patrol to reassure everyone who wishes to visit the city that they can do so safely.