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Masked Gang Attacks Man in Litherland
30 Mar
Summary
- A 35-year-old man is in critical condition after a brutal assault.
- The masked attackers used a long-handled weapon in the Sunday night assault.
- Police are actively seeking witnesses and reviewing CCTV footage.
A serious assault occurred in Litherland on Sunday, March 29, leaving a 35-year-old man in critical condition. The victim sustained significant injuries to his head, face, and hands during the attack on Hinton Street, which took place around 11:15 PM BST.
Authorities report that the assailants were a group of masked men who fled the scene towards Webster Street. Police stated that at least one of the attackers was carrying a long-handled weapon.
Merseyside Police have launched an investigation, including house-to-house inquiries and a review of available CCTV footage. Detective Chief Inspector Dave Jones urged anyone who was in the vicinity of Hinton Street and Webster Street at the time of the incident to come forward if they saw or heard anything suspicious, or recorded relevant footage on dashcams or doorbell cameras. The investigation remains active.
