MERSEYSIDE Police have arrested a male and female following a racially aggravated assault in Walton, on:- Sunday, 4 August 2024 following a report was received by the Police of an assault on:- County Road, Walton, Liverpool, at around 12.20 pm. Merseyside Police Officers working with Citywatch quickly identified and detained 2 suspects nearby.
A woman was found and taken to Hospital for assessment of head injuries.
- A 24 year old woman from Everton was arrested on suspicion of Racially aggravated assault.
- A 30 year old man from Everton was arrested on suspicion of Racially aggravated assault.
Both have been released under investigation pending further inquiries.
Chief Inspector Steve Robinson said-: "This was an incident which will have understandably shocked any witnesses, and one made even more despicable by what appears to have been an appalling hate crime element. At a time of much uncertainty in our communities, we are determined to investigate all such incidents and protect those people who are targeted. 2 people are now under investigation so I would remind people not to post information which jeopardises this or any other ongoing matters. If you saw or captured the incident, come forward to us via @MerPolCC or Crimestoppers anonymously on:- 0800555111, with reference:- '24000676843.'”
Information on how to report hate crimes and details of our partner organisations can be found online at:- Merseyside.Police.UK.
