Two arrested after delivery driver assaulted in Church Street

Officers were called to a report of a group fighting with a man at around 2.10pm on Sunday, March 6.

Police said that on arrival, it became apparent that a delivery driver had been assaulted on Church Street.

It was reported a group of teenage boys assaulted the man and made what police described as racist comments towards him, before making off on foot in the direction of Church Square Shopping centre.

The victim did not seek any medical treatment after the incident, police say.

A 15-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of affray in connection with the incident.

They have been conditionally bailed while inquiries into the incident continue.

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Detective Inspector Barbara Hebden said: “This was an appalling and unprovoked attack on a man simply trying to go about his job.

“There is no place for hate in Merseyside, and we will not tolerate abuse towards people based on their race. 

“We are making good progress, with two arrests made, CCTV and witness enquiries are continuing, but anyone with any further information is asked to contact police.”

• Contact Merseyside Police social media desk via Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook Merseyside Police Contact Centre with reference 22000158852. People can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information.

"If, for any reason, you do not wish to report a hate crime to the police, the independent charity Stop Hate UK to run a 24/7 confidential helpline for all victims of hate crime on 0800 138 1625 or www.stophateuk.org. You can also download the Stop Hate UK reporting app on Google Play or the Apple App Store."

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