A teenager is in hospital after being beaten up by two men who made off with his moped scooter.
Merseyside Police were called to reports of a 16-year-old boy being assaulted near the junction of Caldway Drive and Middlemass Hey in Netherley on Friday, June 25.
The teenager WAS at a bus stop near the junction with a friend when he was approached by two men who began speaking to them.
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The 16-year-old was then assaulted and his scooter stolen.
One of the men was riding a Voi scooter and after the assault the pair made off with both the motor and Voi scooters.
The teenager was taken to hospital for treatment for facial injuries.
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An investigation is underway and CCTV and witness enquiries are being carried out in the local area.
Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC or CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111 quoting log 572 of 25th June.
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