Police swarmed Great Charlotte Street in Liverpool city centre after reports of a fight that left a man covered in blood. Two men have been arrested following the altercation, which involved a glass being thrown and a walking stick used as a weapon.
Incident Details
Merseyside Police were called to Great Charlotte Street at just after 8:35pm on June 12, following reports of a fight involving two men. The victim, struck to the head, was taken to hospital where he is receiving treatment in a stable condition.
Police cordoned off part of Great Charlotte Street, near St John's Shopping Centre and Clayton Square. Witnesses reported seeing numerous officers, police vehicles, and police on horseback at the scene. Forensic investigators later arrived to examine evidence, photographing the area and collecting blood-stained tissues from the ground. Evidence markers were laid within the cordon.
Witness Accounts
One shopkeeper told the Liverpool ECHO: "There was a big fight outside. I saw a man go past with blood all over his head." A security guard added: "It was just a fight. I saw a man and two others. One of the men was hit over the head." Another witness said: "There was a load of shouting and then we just saw these men going for each other. One of them was covered in blood after."
Arrests and Investigation
A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of affray, while a 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault. Enquiries into the incident are ongoing. Anyone with information should contact Merseyside Police via social media, their website, or by calling 101 quoting incident reference 26000469128. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
