A teenager has died after an assault in Liverpool city centre.
Emergency services were called to an internet cafe on London Road at around 5.30pm on Saturday to reports that an 18-year-old man had been assaulted.
The victim was taken to hospital where he was sadly pronounced dead.
Police have opened a murder investigation and are appealing for members of the public in the area at the time to come forward with any information.
Detective Chief Inspector Terry Davies said: “It is with great sadness that we confirm that an 18-year-old male has died following an incident in Liverpool city centre this evening (Saturday 16 April).
“We are in the very early stages of the investigation as we seek to establish what has taken place and who was involved.
“At the time of the incident, London Road would have been busy with people so I would ask anyone who was in the vicinity this evening at around 5.30pm onwards that saw or heard anything suspicious, or may have captured anything significant on their mobile phone, dashcam and CCTV to contact us as a matter of urgency.”
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has information which could help us with inquiries, is asked to DM @MerPolCC, message ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre on Facebook’ or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111 with reference 786 of 16 April.