A Scarborough man has died after being attacked in Liverpool.
He was one of two men injured at 1.30am on Sunday (1 February).
Merseyside Police said “a disagreement took place which resulted in a group of people assaulting two men on Oakfield Road before making off”.
The force spokesperson said: “One victim, a 53-year-old man, had swelling to his face while the 54-year-old male victim sustained a head and rib injuries.
“Officers attended and the two victims declined medical attention.
Following the incident the 54-year-old man returned to Scarborough where he sadly passed away yesterday morning (Tuesday).
“A post-mortem will take place to establish his cause of death.”
Police are asking witnesses to come forward. It is believed that two taxi drivers had pulled over during the incident and a member of the public may have captured part of the incident on their phone.
Detective Inspector Natalie Charlesworth said: “First and foremost our thoughts and condolences are with the family of the man who has died.
“We are appealing for anyone with information on the assault to please come forward to assist the investigation.
“North Yorkshire Police are leading the investigation into his death. We are keeping an open mind until we know the cause of death, and are conducting extensive enquiries so his family can get answers.
“We are aware that people were in the area and may have witnessed the incident and we urge them to please contact us as soon possible.
“We also very keen to speak to the two taxi drivers and the member of the public to please contact us as a matter of urgency.”
If you have information on the assault or have CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage, please contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ with reference 26000086304.
