Two arrested after domestic assault reported in Anfield

Two men have been arrested after a report of a domestic assault in Anfield on Sunday (22 September).

Officers were called to an address in Anfield just after 4.20pm to a report a woman was reportedly pushed down stairs by one man and struck to the head by a second.

The victim, a woman in her 30s, was taken to hospital for treatment for a laceration to the head.

A 60-year-old man from Anfield was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and a 41-year-old man from Walton was arrested on suspicion of Section 18 wounding with intent.

Detective Inspector Jay Halpin said: “We take every report of domestic abuse extremely seriously.

“Officers who attended this report have made two swift arrests and the victim is receiving the full support of specialist officers.

“We are determined to put domestic abuse offenders before the courts and protect vulnerable people across Merseyside.

“We regularly hold lived experience workshops and victim survivor forums to listen to victims and understand where we need to improve the service we provide.

“Last week we launched our #TakingAction campaign to end violence against women and girls. Hopefully every arrest we make will reassure victims that their reports will be taken seriously.

“I would ask anyone who may be a victim of domestic abuse, or know someone who is a victim, to reach out for help. We are here to listen and support you and bring perpetrators to justice.”

Information can be found here on the ways in which you can report domestic abuse if you are a victim or know someone who is. 

Further information on the local and national support available can be found here:  Support organisations for victims of domestic violence | Merseyside Police 

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