A man has been arrested after a man was found unconscious in the street this weekend.
Emergency services were called to Church Lane, Upton, after the victim was found. It was reported he had been assaulted at around 5.50pm on Saturday, March 12.
The victim, a man in his 20s, was rushed to hospital from the scene. He has received treatment for his injuries and is now described as being in a serious but stable condition.
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Detectives have confirmed a 34-year-old man from Wirral has been arrested on suspicion of assault. He is currently in custody where he will be questioned by detectives.
It is believed that before to the assault, there was an argument in the Arrowe Park pub, on Arrowe Park Road, which reportedly involved a number of men and may be connected to the attack. An investigation is underway including witness, CCTV and forensic enquiries which are being carried out in the local area.
Detective Inspector Emma Kerrigan said: "Enquiries are in the very early stages to establish what has taken place. I would urge anyone who was in the area of Church Lane and in the Arrowe Park pub at around 5.30pm onwards to please come forward and help with our enquiries, as your evidence could be vital to the investigation.
"I would also appeal to drivers and people with CCTV in the area who might have captured something on their dash cam and CCTV to come forward and speak to us."
Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 817 of 12 March.
