A 52-YEAR-OLD man has suffered lacerations to his face in an assault in St Helens.

Police were called at 2.10am on Thursday, September 10, following reports a man being assaulted on Hewitt Avenue, Old Eccleston.

The man was treated by paramedics for lacerations to his face.

An investigation is underway and enquiries are being carried out in the local area.

Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 20000546024