Two men charged following assault in Huyton

We can confirm that two men have been charged following an assault in Huyton on Sunday night, 8 March.

At around 9pm, emergency services were called to Fairway to reports of a man having been assaulted near to Huyton and Prescot Golf Club.

The victim was taken to hospital for assessment of serious injuries to his face and body. He is in a serious but stable condition in hospital.

Two men were arrested. Detectives have now charged the following men with Section 18 wounding with intent:

Joseph Anthony Barton, 43, of Fox Bank Close, Widnes.

Gary O’Grady, 50, of Seel Road, Huyton.

Both men remain in custody to appear at Wirral Magistrates Court this afternoon, Tuesday 10 March.