A PUB window was smashed by a beer keg during an attempted burglary.
A man smashed a window at the Commercial Hotel on Station Road, Rainhill with a keg, police say.
It is understood the offender made off in the direction of Rainhill railway station.
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The incident happened at around 5.20am on Monday, January 25.
It is believed damage was also caused to the Victoria pub on Warrington Road also.
A Merseyside Police spokeswoman said: "It was reported an unknown offender had smashed a window with a keg, before making off on foot in the direction of Rainhill train station.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact @MerPolCC, 101 quoting reference 21000051704 or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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