A man was seriously injured after being crushed by a punching bag machine in Liverpool during a brawl.
The victim, who has not been named, is fighting for his life after the violence, which happened near the Liverpool Cathedral yesterday evening.
Police were alerted after reports of a fight in front of shops on Berkley Street shortly before 7pm.
A bystander, a man in his 50s, was left seriously hurt after a punching bag machine is said to have been pushed onto him.
He suffered a critical head injury during the ordeal.
He was rushed to the hospital where he is fighting for his life.
Pictures from the scene show a police forensic tent pitched outside a cafe and a barbers.
Detectives are collecting CCTV footage across the local area, and anyone with information is asked to contact Merseyside Police or Crimestoppers charity.
Detective Inspector Lee Egerton said: ‘Enquiries into this incident are ongoing and we are appealing for anyone who was in the area of Berkley Street at around 7pm last night who saw anything or can assist our enquiries in any way to get in touch as a matter of urgency.’
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