CCTV appeal following assault in Liverpool city centre

Detectives have issued CCTV images of three men who could have information that may assist with their enquiries following an assault in Liverpool city centre.

It was reported that at around 12.15am on Monday 18 March a man was punched several times by three men outside McCooley’s bar on Wood Street.

It was further reported that one of the offenders ran in the direction of Hanover Street.

The victim, a man in his 20s, suffered a broken jaw and a head injury as a result of the assault.

CCTV and witness enquiries are ongoing to identify the suspects responsible, and detectives have issued images of three men they believe could assist with their investigation. 

Detective Inspector Neil Dillon said: “This was a vicious attack that left the victim requiring hospital treatment.

“People should be able to enjoy a night out without being subjected to any kind of violence or fear of being assaulted.

“I am appealing to the men featured in the images, or anyone who recognises them to come forward. We believe they could hold information that could be vital to our continuing enquiries.”

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact @MerPolCC on Twitter or ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook with reference 24000263364.

You can also call 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.