Teenager charged after man attacked in city centre

Police have issued an update after a man was left fighting for life after an attack in the city centre.

Emergency services were called to Temple Street in Liverpool city centre at around 9pm on Tuesday, April 30, after a report that a man had been assaulted and sustained a significant head injury.

The man, who is in his 30s, was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition. The road was cordoned off as officers from Merseyside Police attended the scene.

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Now, the force has announced a teenager has been charged in connection with the incident. The 17 year-old from Huyton, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has now been charged with a Section 18 assault (Grievous Bodily Harm), as well as criminal damage and possession of cannabis.

He was remanded in custody and was due to appear at Liverpool Youth Court this morning, Friday May 3. A 30-year-old man from Stockbridge Village, who was arrested on suspicion of GBH, has been conditionally bailed.

Detective Inspector Steve Street said: “Although we have charged a male in connection with this incident, our enquiries continue and we want to hear from anyone who has information to assist.

“Violence will not be tolerated in our vibrant city centre or anywhere across Merseyside, and we work closely with businesses and partners to ensure that any such crimes are robustly investigated.

“Our officers regularly patrol busy night-time locations, so speak to us if you have any concerns or incidents to report.”

Anyone with information about the incident should contact @MerPolCC on Twitter, ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, with reference 24000398392.

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