Irish Man In Critical Condition After Attack In Liverpool

An Irish man is in critical condition after an attack outside a nightclub on Liverpool's Fleet Street. The victim, a 24-year-old man, received serious head injuries in the attack which took place in the early hours of Saturday morning. According to The Liverpool Echo, two 19-year-old teenagers presented themselves at a Liverpool police station today. Merseyside police tweeted earlier today saying both men had been arrested on suspicion of assault.

2 men have been arrested today in connection with the assault of a 24-yr-old man in the city centre yday morning. — Merseyside Police (@MerseyPolice) March 8, 2015

24 yr old man assaulted nr to Concert Sq in city centre about 2.20am today is in a critical condition. Anyone with info to call 01517774065 — Merseyside Police (@MerseyPolice) March 7, 2015

Speaking to the newspaper, Detective Matthew Kerr said: “This was a nasty attack on a man who had been enjoying a night out. “He sustained serious injuries as a result of the attack and is currently in a critical condition in hospital. “We are absolutely determined to find the people responsible but we need the public’s help in piecing together what happened before and after the altercation. The man, who has not yet been named, was discovered lying in an alleyway near the Walkabout bar and Level nightclub". "Having viewed CCTV from the area we would also urge three women who were in the vicinity of the alleyway at this time to also get in touch as we believe they will have information vital to our investigation" continued Detective Kerr.