Appeal for information as 'sticks used as weapons' in St Helens fight

As reported by the Star, a fight between three males and two females was reported on Peter Street, close to St Helens town centre, yesterday afternoon.

It has been reported that weapons were used, including a wooden stick, and a man in his 30s was taken to hospital with facial injuries.

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A police cordon on alleyways around Burnell Close (Image: St Helens Star)
With the incident taking place at around 3pm, officers are reported to have found the weapon used during the attack outside an address on Burnell Close.

A police cordon was also put in place and following further inquiries, officers believe that other people, including children, were in the area and witnessed the incident, with some recording it on their mobile phones.

The police are now appealing to anyone who saw the incident or has footage to contact the Force and assist their investigation.

Detective Inspector Steve Byrom said: “This was a shocking incident that happened in front of passers-by, including children, who may have witnessed the disturbance.

“If you were in the area and witnessed the incident or recorded footage, please let us know.

“Similarly, if you live in the area or were driving past, please check your CCTV or dashcam footage in case you captured anything significant.”

If you have any information on this incident, please contact @MerPolCC, 101 quoting reference number 24000515882.