A man has been taken to hospital with a head injury after an assault following a minor car crash in Old Swan. Merseyside Police was called to Green Lane at around 3.05pm on Friday, October 16, following reports of an altercation between the male drivers of the two cars involved in the collision.
Incident details
One of the men suffered a head injury during the incident and was taken to hospital for treatment. A witness told the ECHO that the argument began after one driver allegedly drove into the back of the victim's car. The witness claimed the victim "hit the deck" after being punched by the other driver, who then drove away from the scene.
Police response
When the ECHO arrived, a police cordon was in place along Green Lane, outside Asda, extending towards the junction with Prescot Road. Several police cars were also at the scene. Merseyside Police confirmed officers were investigating the incident and said the driver of the second car was reported to have left the scene.
A spokesperson for the force said: "We are investigating following reports a man was assaulted in the Old Swan area today, Friday, October 16. We were contacted at around 3.05pm following reports of an altercation between the male drivers of two cars which had been involved in a minor road traffic collision on Green Lane. One of the males suffered a head injury during the incident and has been taken to hospital. The driver of the second car is reported to have left the scene."
Appeal for information
Police said enquiries were ongoing to trace the driver, with CCTV and witness enquiries being carried out in the local area. Anyone with information should contact Merseyside Police's social media desk using X or Facebook @MerPolCC. Information can also be reported via the force's website or by calling 101 quoting log 612 of October 16. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website. In an emergency always call 999.
