A man was arrested after a teenage boy was attacked outside a school.
Merseyside Police confirmed a 48-year-old man from Liverpool was arrested after an assault in Prescot on Thursday, October 7.
A spokeswoman for the force confirmed officers were called to a report of a disturbance outside Rainhill High School at around 3.15pm.
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It was reported that man assaulted a teenage boy outside the building.
In a statement shared with the ECHO, the spokeswoman said: "A 48-year-old man from Liverpool was arrested at the scene. He was taken to a police station in Merseyside for questioning by detectives and has been since been bailed.
"If you witnessed the incident please pass any information via our social media desk on Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook 'Merseyside Police Contact Centre'. Always call 999 if a crime is in progress."
You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form.
Rainhill High School was approached for comment by the ECHO.
Footage taken at the scene shows a man, who is wearing a grey t-shirt and shorts, fighting with a teenage boy who is wearing a white shirt and black trousers.
The man can be seen dragging the pupil to the floor before landing a number of punches.
Later in the video, the teenager also appears to land a number of punches while vehicles driving past the incident.
Another man can be seen running over to the scene before seemingly trying to separate the pair.
Onlookers could be heard screaming in horror at the grim scenes.
The man in the grey T-shirt can then be seen walking off holding his shoe.
The boy can be seen walking towards the man again, before someone steps in between them.
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