Investigation launched after homeless man attacked with firework in Liverpool
Police are eager to trace the man who was attacked with a firework outside Lime Street station
An investigation is underway in Liverpool after a homeless man was allegedly attacked with a firework.
The man was sat outside Lime Street station last night when four youths put a lit firework into his pocket. He was able to remove it before he suffered any serious injuries.
Merseyside Police have passed Radio City news the following statement :
"We are appealing for information following an incident in Liverpool City Centre last night, Monday 5 November.
A report was received at around 8.20pm that a male had sustained a leg injury, after a group of youths allegedly assaulted him with a firework in Lime Street.
At this stage, no victim has been located and extensive enquiries are on-going to establish the full circumstances.
Chief Inspector Paddy Kelly said: “This appears to be a shocking incident and currently our main priority is to locate the victim and ensure he is safe and well.
“We are carrying out thorough witness and CCTV enquiries in Lime Street and the surrounding areas and I would urge anyone with information to please come forward. You may have seen a group of youths making off from the area, or a male who appeared to be injured, and any information, no matter how small, could assist our enquiries.
“To misuse fireworks is highly irresponsible behaviour which will not be tolerated and we are determined to locate the offenders and put them before the courts.”