POLICE are looking for witnesses following an assault in which a man was punched in the face.
The victim was walking along St Helens Linkway with a friend at around 12.30am when a gang of six men and a woman walked towards them.
One of the group then punched him in the face before running off.
The 18-year-old victim later attended Whiston Hospital for treatment for a facial injury.
Detectives are studying CCTV from the area and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
Detective Constable Mick Bowes said: "This was a senseless and unprovoked attack on a young man who had been walking along the road with a friend. Although it was late at night it is possible someone might have seen something. I would appeal to anyone with information to call the police as you could really help the investigation.
Anyone with information about the incident on Wednesday, October 10 is asked to call detectives on 0151 777 6812, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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