Three men have been arrested in connection with an assault that has left a man in a critical condition in hospital.
Officers were called to near to the junction of Exmouth Street and Claughton Road on January 14th at approximately 2.55pm when a 49-year-old male sustained a serious head injury. It is believed that something may have been thrown at his black Jaguar car, before he got out of the car and a struggle ensued between the victim and four males.
A 21-year-old male and a 19-year-old male, both from Birkenhead were arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault and have been taken to a local police station for questioning.
Yesterday, A 25-year-old male from Birkenhead was arrested on suspicion of section 20 assault. He has been taken to a local police station for questioning.
CCTV and witness enquiries remain ongoing and detectives are continuing to appeal for information.
Detective Chief Inspector Robbie Moss said: “Our investigation into this incident continues and we remain very keen to speak to anyone with any information that could assist our enquiries.
“I would ask anyone who was in the Exmouth Street and Claughton Road area who witnessed the incident and has yet to come forward, or who has any mobile phone footage, to please get in touch.
“I would also ask those who may have been driving it the area at the time to please check and send in any dashcam footage. You may have captured the incident, or people making off from the scene and your footage could prove as vital information.