Two people charged with assault on man in Bootle
Man and 14 year old boy facing assault and theft charges
Merseyside Police have charged two people with assault and theft following an incident on Stanley Road in Bootle in the early hours of Tuesday, 12th July.
Jay Byrne, 26, of Leyland Road, Southport and a 14 year-old boy who cannot be named for legal reasons will both appear at Liverpool magistrates court today (Thursday).
A 16 year-old boy has also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and a 15 year-old girl has been arrested on suspicion of theft. Both remain in custody.
An 12 year-old girl arrested on suspicion of theft and two boys aged 13 and 15 who were arrested on suspicion of s18 grievous bodily harm with intent have been bailed pending further enquiries.
A 55 year-old man remains in hospital in a critical condition.
Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 22000493980.