A man is fighting for life after an attack involving punching bag machine in Toxteth.
Emergency services were called to Berkley Street shortly before 7pm on Thursday (October 29) following reports of an altercation near a row of shops.
Police arrive to discover a punching bag machine had been tipped over and landed on the victim, a man in his 50s, who suffered a serious head injury.
He has been taken to hospital where he remains in a serious condition.
An investigation into the incident is underway with witness and CCTV enquiries ongoing while a cordon remains in place outside the Bon Cafe.
Detective Inspector Lee Egerton said: “Enquiries into this incident are ongoing and we are appealing for anyone who was in the area of Berkley Street at around 7pm last night who saw anything or can assist our enquiries in any way to get in touch as a matter of urgency.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X or Facebook @MerPolCC using reference 26000888085.