A couple were attacked as a gang of kids confronted them while out for a walk in Wirral.
Merseyside Police rushed to School Lane in Hoylake at around 4pm on Wednesday, May 25, following reports of a man and woman being assaulted. Once officers arrived they found the couple were approached by a gang of four.
One of the boys in the group made a threat towards the man before assaulting him. The suspect ran away from the area across Market Street and along Elm Grove, towards the railway line.
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The North West Ambulance Service rushed to the scene and treated the man for his injuries at the scene. Patrols attended and searched the area but the suspect could not be located.
CCTV and witness enquiries into the incident have been carried out and anyone with any information is asked to contact police.
If you witnessed the incident or have any information about this incident, DM @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ quoting reference 22000360924.
You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information.
