The Farm guitarist attacked in New Brighton
Keith Mullen hit on the head with a hammer
The Farm's Keith Mullen is recovering after being assaulted by a woman in New Brighton yesterday evening.
Merseyside Police officers were called at around 6.15 to a report of a woman hitting a man on the head with a hammer on Victoria Road. It was also reported she was in possession of a kitchen knife.
55-year-old guitarist Mullen, who is also a lecturer at LIPA, sustained a nasty gash to his head. Patrols attended the scene and enquiries are ongoing. An investigation has been launched and a forensic examination of the scene has taken place. CCTV opportunities are also being explored. A 57-year-old woman from New Brighton was arrested for affray and on suspicion of assault and possession of a bladed article. She has been taken to a police station in Merseyside to be interviewed. Anyone with information can call officers on 0151 777 2260 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.