Man ‘covered in blood’ after face slashed by gang

A 20-year-old man was attacked and slashed in the face by a gang.

Police were called to Granams Croft in Netherton at around 2.30pm on Sunday June 16 to reports that a group of four or five men had assaulted a man and cut him on the cheek. The man’s money and mobile phone were also stolen during the incident.

A witness said the man was working as a delivery driver in the area when he was attacked. The witness described seeing him climb into the back of an ambulance “covered in blood”.

He was transported to the hospital, where he is currently being treated. The criminals fled the scene on foot and on bicycles, police said.

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A police cordon was seen at the scene as police and paramedics worked at the scene. Forensic inquiries are being carried out in the area and CCTV footage is being examined.

Detectives are appealing for anyone with information to contact them. Detective Inspector Gary Stratton said: “This was a terrifying robbery and the victim will require surgery for his injuries.

“He gets the full support of the officers. We are continuing our inquiries into this incident and I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the robbery who we have not already spoken to to please get in touch.

“I would also ask people who live in the area or drivers passing by to check your dash cam or CCTV footage for four or five men running from the scene.”

Detective Inspector Stratton added: “Reducing knife crime in Merseyside is a priority all year round. Our officers are committed to removing anyone who stores, carries and uses weapons through the proactive use of stop and search powers, open ground searches, warrants and educational activities with partners.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, DM @MerPolCC or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 24000533119.

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