A 19-year-old man was trapped inside a car and assaulted by a gang of men in Norris Green, Merseyside Police has said. The teenager also had his mobile phone taken during the incident, which happened at around 6.20pm on Wednesday, October 14.
Police appeal after attack on Carr Lane
Residents on Carr Lane reported a significant police presence in the area last night. Officers are now carrying out house-to-house and CCTV enquiries as part of an ongoing investigation.
A Merseyside Police spokesman said: "We are appealing for information following a reported assault in Norris Green.
"At around 6.20pm yesterday (Wednesday, October 14), we received a report that a 19-year-old man had been assaulted and held against his will in a car by other males who took his mobile phone. He sustained minor injuries.
"An investigation is ongoing to establish the full circumstances of what happened and officers are carrying out house-to-house and CCTV enquiries in the area."
How to report information
Anyone with information is asked to contact Merseyside Police's social media desk using X or Facebook @MerPolCC. Information can also be reported via their website or by calling 101, quoting incident reference 26000845610.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website. In an emergency always call 999.
