CCTV appeal following assault - Birkenhead

We have issued CCTV stills of two men we believe could have information that will assist an investigation into an assault in Birkenhead.

It was a reported that at around 12am on Monday, 7 October, a man was struck in an unprovoked attack after four men approached him on Old Chester Road.

The victim, a 52-year-old man, sustained a serious head injury and was taken to hospital for treatment.

Detective Inspector Paul Parry said: “I would encourage anyone who recognises the men pictured, or who has any information on the assault, to please get in touch.

“The victim was walking with a friend on Old Chester Road when the pair were approached by four men. He was then hit causing a serious injury, from which he is still recovering.

“Our enquiries into who is responsible are ongoing, and anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage, is urged to contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Merseyside Police social media desk via Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook Merseyside Police CC. You can also call 101 quoting incident reference 19100578625 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.