Man in hospital after assault in St Helens
A man's in a serious condition in hospital after he was knocked unconscious in St Helens.
Police were called to Robins Lane, near the junction with Marshalls Cross Road at around 11.40am on Wednesday (14th July).
The victim heard things (suspected nitrous oxide canisters) being thrown at his car and got out to confront two men in a van - its believed one of them punched him - and sped off.
The man in his 50s was taken to hospital, where he remains with serious injuries.
Two men aged 22 and 23 from Newton-le-Willows have been arrested on suspicion of Wounding.
Enquiries are ongoing and officers are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.
Detective Chief Inspector Simon Vaughan said: "This was an appalling incident which has left a man seriously injured and I would like to reassure the community that we are doing all we can to identify those responsible and bring them to justice.
“We would appeal for anyone who was in the Robins Lane area yesterday morning who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.
“We know that many members of the public rushed to help the victim immediately after the incident and I would like to thank them for coming to his aid, doing the right thing and alerting us straight away. If you assisted the victim and you have yet to come forward, please get in touch as information you hold could be vital to our investigation.
“Similarly if you were in the queue of traffic on Robins Lane, saw the incident or have dashcam or mobile phone footage, please review it and contact us.
“Whether you get in touch with us directly or anonymously, through Crimestoppers, please let us know and we will do the rest.”
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or with any information please contact our social media desk on Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ with reference 21000490456.
You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.