Overview
- The attack inside The Village Chippy, which happened Friday, April 17 at about 7:30 p.m., left a man in his 50s with life-threatening head injuries.
- Merseyside Police learned of the assault the next day from the North West Ambulance Service and opened an investigation led by Detective Inspector Steven O’Neill.
- Officers have arrested a 25-year-old man from Stockbridge Village on suspicion of section 18 wounding with intent, and he remains in custody for questioning.
- Section 18 is a serious charge under UK law that alleges intent to cause grievous bodily harm, which can carry a lengthy prison sentence if proven.
- The takeaway’s manager said he heard a bang, found the victim with blood on his face, and the shop then closed for two days while police carried out inquiries.