Two people have been arrested after a racially aggravated attack in Walton.
Officers working with Citywatch detained the pair after police had received a report at around 12.20pm on Sunday that an assault had taken place on County Road.
They were quickly identified and arrested nearby while a female victim was taken to hospital for assessment of head injuries.
A 24-year-old woman and a 30-year-old man, both from Everton, were arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated assault over the incident.
They have since been released under investigation pending further enquiries.
Chief Inspector Steve Robinson said: “This was an incident which will have understandably shocked any witnesses, and one made even more despicable by what appears to have been an appalling hate crime element.
“At a time of much uncertainty in our communities, we are determined to investigate all such incidents and protect those people who are targeted.
“Two people are now under investigation so I would remind people not to post information which jeopardises this or any other ongoing matters.
“If you saw or captured the incident, come forward to us via @MerPolCC or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 with reference 24000676843.”