A mass late-night brawl outside a Birkenhead nightclub left one man with injuries to his head and face.
Officers were called to reports of a large scale disturbance outside a Halloween Party being held at the Platinum Bar in Conway Street in the town centre at around 4.30am on Sunday (October 31).
They found a man in his 40s who had suffered injuries to his head and face. The man was taken to hospital for treatment.
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A number of people took to social media to report witnessing a "bad fight" outside the venue, which has taken over the old Sherlocks night club site.
One person said: "It's shocking! Just absolute jokes can't even go on a night out without idiots fighting!"
Police said an investigation was underway and CCTV and witness enquiries were being carried out.
The building was taped off following the incident and forensics officers were reported to be at the scene.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information which could assist the investigation is asked to DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 21000756107.
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