A man is fighting for his life after a punching bag machine was pushed onto him during a brawl in Liverpool. The incident happened near Liverpool Cathedral on Berkley Street yesterday evening.
Incident Details
Police were alerted to reports of a fight in front of shops on Berkley Street shortly before 7pm. A bystander, a man in his 50s, was left seriously injured after the punching bag machine is said to have been pushed onto him. He suffered a critical head injury and was rushed to hospital, where he remains in a life-threatening condition.
The victim has not been named. Pictures from the scene show a police forensic tent pitched outside a cafe and a barbers.
Police Appeal
Detectives are collecting CCTV footage across the local area. Anyone with information is asked to contact Merseyside Police or Crimestoppers charity.
Detective Inspector Lee Egerton said: 'Enquiries into this incident are ongoing and we are appealing for anyone who was in the area of Berkley Street at around 7pm last night who saw anything or can assist our enquiries in any way to get in touch as a matter of urgency.'
