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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Ellen Kirwin

Man seriously injured after being repeatedly punched in Heaven nightclub

A man was left with serious head injuries after being attacked in a Liverpool nightclub.

The victim, who is in his 30s, was standing at the bottom of the stairs in Heaven, on Victoria Street, when he was punched repeatedly in the face. The attack happened at around 3am, on Friday, November 18.

He was rushed to hospital with serious injuries and received treatment. Police have confirmed he is now recovering at home following the assault.

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CCTV and witness enquiries are ongoing to identify the suspect responsible, and detectives have issued images of a man they believe could assist with their investigation.

Detective Inspector Neil Dillon said: "This was a dangerous and reckless attack that has left the victim seriously injured. Such violence like this will never be tolerated on the streets of Merseyside. We are issuing this new picture of a man we think can assist our enquiries.

"This incident took place at a time when the nightclub would have been busy with people who might have seen the incident take place. I would urge anyone who saw anything or has information to please contact us.

"I am also appealing to the man featured in this image, or anyone who recognises him to come forward. We believe they could hold information that could be vital to our continuing enquiries."

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact @MerPolCC on Twitter or ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook with reference 22000852357. You can also call 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111, or their online form at Give information | Crimestoppers ( crimestoppers-uk.org ).

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