Two males arrested on suspicion of assault following incident in Birkenhead have been bailed

UPDATE

Two males arrested on suspicion of assault following an incident in Birkenhead on Monday 14th January have been released on conditional bail.

The 49 year-old injured man remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition.

Anyone with any information which could assist the investigation is asked to contact @MerPolCC, or call 101 quoting reference 19100014132 or Crimestoppers UK on 0800 555 111.

ORIGINAL

Detectives investigating a serious assault in Birkenhead yesterday (Monday, 14 January) have arrested two people.

Officers were called to near to the junction of Exmouth Street and Claughton Road at approximately 2.55pm when a 49-year-old male sustained a serious head injury. It is believed that something may have been thrown at his black Jaguar car, before he got out of the car and a struggle ensued between the victim and four males.

The victim was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

A 21-year-old male and a 19-year-old male, both from Birkenhead were arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault and have been taken to a local police station for questioning.

CCTV and witness enquiries remain ongoing and detectives are continuing to appeal for information.

Detective Chief Inspector Robbie Moss said: “Our investigation into this incident continues and we remain very keen to speak to anyone with any information that could assist our enquiries.

“I would ask anyone who was in the Exmouth Street and Claughton Road area who witnessed the incident and has yet to come forward, or who has any mobile phone footage, to please get in touch.

“I would also ask those who may have been driving it the area at the time to please check and send in any dashcam footage. You may have captured the incident, or people making off from the scene and your footage could prove as vital information.

“A 49-year-old man has been left in a critical condition and we are committed to bringing those responsible to justice. We know it was a busy time of day with many people in the area and anyone with any information, no matter how small is asked to contact @MerPolCC, 101 quoting reference 19100014132 or @CrimestoppersUK.”