St. Helens, England – Police in St. Helens, England are seeking witnesses to an incident where a man suffered multiple facial fractures following an assault earlier this month. The altercation took place on February 9, around 7:40 pm, after a dispute on Scorecross Road. The victim was reportedly almost involved in a collision with a man driving a white Volkswagen Caddy as they were both leaving a McDonald’s via Burtonhead Road on St. Helens Linkway.
Following the near-crash, the assailant followed the victim in a white Volkswagen transporter van to Scorecross Lane, where an argument ensued. The victim was struck twice by the perpetrator, resulting in serious fractures to his face that required medical treatment. CCTV inquiries were conducted in the area in an effort to identify the suspect, described as over 6ft 4 inches tall with a muscular build, a bald head, and a long brown wiry beard. Detectives are now appealing for witnesses who may have seen the incident or have dashcam footage from that Friday evening.
In a statement, Detective Inspector Richard Shillito characterized the incident as a road rage altercation that escalated into a violent assault, inflicting significant injuries on the victim. He urged anyone in the vicinity at the time of the attack to come forward with any potentially relevant information. Shillito also encouraged individuals with dashcam or CCTV footage to review their recordings and contact the authorities if they have any evidence that could assist in the investigation.
Any individual with information pertaining to the incident is encouraged to contact Merseyside Police via direct message on social media or to reach out to Crimestoppers anonymously. Quoting reference number 24000160848 can aid in providing pertinent details surrounding this violent street incident. The authorities emphasize the importance of community involvement in preventing such acts of violence in their neighborhoods, underscoring the significance of cooperation in maintaining public safety.