09/03/2015

Irishman Critical Following Liverpool Attack

A 24-year-old Irishman is in a critical condition in hospital after being attacked in Liverpool city centre.

The man was found in an alleyway between Fleet Street and Seel Street in the early hours of Saturday morning. He had sustained a head injury.

Kyle Thompson, 19, of Cockerell Street, Kirkdale has been charged with assault and is due to appear in court today, Monday, according to Merseyside Police.

Detective Inspector Matthew Kerr said: "This was a nasty attack on a man who had been enjoying a night out. He sustained serious injuries as a result of the attack and is currently in a critical condition in hospital.

"We are absolutely determined to find the people responsible but we need the public's help in piecing together what happened before and after the altercation."

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/JP)

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