Police were called shortly after 3pm on October 6 to reports that two men had pushed a female member of staff and repeatedly punched a male colleague at the Essar petrol station on Sefton Street in L8.
During the incident, the two men tried to enter an office inside but failed and left empty handed. The male member of staff, a man in his 40s, suffered facial injuries and attended hospital for treatment.
Suspects described
One of the suspects is described as a white male, around 5ft 4in tall and of large build. He was wearing a grey hoodie, dark grey trousers and dark shoes.
The second male was described as being around 6ft tall and wearing a dark navy tracksuit. Both had their faces covered.
Getaway car found burnt out
They fled the scene in a green Ford Puma with no number plates, driven by a third man, which was driven onto Hill Street before it was set on fire near a block of flats.
A cordon was erected on Hill Street which remained into the evening, with scientific support officers and detectives attending.
Appeal for information
Merseyside Police are now appealing for information and footage following the incident this afternoon.
Detective Chief Inspector Gary Stratton said: “The offenders in this case have shown a complete disregard for staff who were simply trying to earn an honest living, and left one requiring hospital treatment.
“We are appealing for anyone who saw any part of this incident to contact us.
“If you saw a green Ford Puma being driven in a suspicious manner before or after the incident, or three males running from the car in the Hill Street area, we urge you to contact us.
“We want to bring all three perpetrators to justice and information or footage you provide could be the key to helping bring justice for the victims in this case.”
A spokesperson for the force added: “Anyone with information, dashcam or CCTV footage should contact Merseyside Police social media desk using X or Facebook @MerPolCC. You can also report information via their website or by calling 101 quoting incident reference 26000821488.
“Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website. In an emergency always call 999.”
