A man assaulted in a pub beer garden earlier this month is now fighting for his life.
Emergency services were called to the Windsor pub, off Walton Vale, Orrell Park, at around 8.20pm on Saturday, August 8.
A 47-year-old man was rushed to hospital by paramedics to be treated for head injuries, which were initially assessed as non life-threatening.
But police said his condition had worsened and he is now "critical."
A 49-year-old man from Walton was interviewed on suspicion of wounding and remains under investigation.
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Witness and CCTV enquiries have been ongoing since the incident.
Detective Inspector Amy Smith said: "Sadly the victim's condition has deteriorated since this incident, and our extensive enquiries continue.
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"If you were in the beer garden on the night in question, or have seen or heard anything since, please come forward as soon as possible."
If you have any information, DM @MerPolCC or call 101 with reference 20000472488. You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form here.
