Police have arrested a man after reports that a driver targeted a group of people in a church car park in Walton following a fight. The incident took place on Friday, October 30, and two people sustained minor injuries.
Incident at Liverpool Prayer Fellowship Event Hall
At around 10.30pm, police received reports of an altercation in the car park of Liverpool Prayer Fellowship Event Hall on Walton Vale, which had broken out after a private party. It was also reported that a man got into a car and drove towards a small group of people before leaving the scene.
Officers attended and, following enquiries, located a suspect. A 38-year-old man from Anfield was arrested on suspicion of five counts of Section 18 assault and a Section 47 assault offence. He has been released under conditional bail pending further enquiries.
Police presence and church closure
A picture taken by an ECHO reader on Friday night shows multiple police cars and an ambulance parked outside the church and the neighbouring row of shops. A staff member at Liverpool Prayer Fellowship Church told the ECHO this morning that a fight had taken place involving members of the public on the church site. They added that the church and event hall is currently closed as police continue to investigate what happened.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has CCTV or dashcam footage can contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X or Facebook @MerPolCC with reference 26000891809. Information can also be reported via the Merseyside Police website or by calling 101. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
