Man fighting for his life after being attacked by ‘gang of 6’ outside takeaway as two teens, 16 & 14, arrested

Man fighting for his life after being attacked by ‘gang of 6’ outside takeaway as two teens, 16 & 14, arrested

NewsUK News A MAN has been left fighting for his life after he was allegedly attacked outside a takeaway by a gang of six as two teens are arrested. The victim, who is in his 30s, remains in a critical condition after he was reportedly assaulted on Park Road in Dingle, Liverpool, just before 10pm. An electric bike was reportedly used in the assault and has been taken by officers. A 16-year-old boy from Wavertree has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Police also arrested a 14-year-old boy from Dingle was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent. A police presence remained at the scene to carry out CCTV and forensic work. Detective Inspector Gemma Ellerton said: “Although we have arrested two males in connection with the incident, we continue to make enquiries into what took place to ensure those involved are held to account. “We understand the concern that such an incident will cause, especially given the ages of those involved and the busy area in which this occurred. “With this I urge people in the area who saw the incident, or suspect a young person you know of having been involved, to please come forward and check any devices which may hold images or footage leading up to the assault. “Any information no matter how small, may help the investigation.” Most read in The Sun The force have urged anyone with information to make themselves known through social media with reference 26000647138. A spokesperson said: “Just before 10pm it was reported that a group of six males assaulted a man outside a takeaway shop on Park Road and used an electric bike in the attack. “The victim, a man in his 30s, was taken to hospital where he is in a critical condition. “Officers attended the scene and arrested two males. The electric bike believed to have been used in the assault has also been seized. “A 16-year-old male from Wavertree was arrested on suspicion of Section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent. “A 14-year-old male from Dingle was arrested on suspicion of Section 18 wounding with intent. “They are both still in police custody for questioning. “Officers remain in the area to carry out witness, CCTV and forensic work.”

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