Huyton man seriously injured after party attack; two youths bailed

A man suffering a severe arm injury ran into a pub in Huyton just after midnight on Saturday, September 27, after he was reportedly attacked at a nearby house party, Merseyside Police said. Officers were called to The Stanley Arms on Roby Road at about 12.20am after the man entered the venue with a serious wound to his arm; he was taken to hospital and police described his injury as potentially lifechanging.

Local residents said the violence occurred during an 18th birthday celebration at a property on Colin Close, directly opposite the pub. Witnesses reported the injured man dashed into the pub moments before staff were due to lock up, and dried blood was later visible on the doorstep and door frame of the house. A 17-year-old girl suffered a minor hand injury in the incident, police said.

An 18-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy were initially arrested on suspicion of section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent and section 18 wounding with intent. Merseyside Police confirmed in an update on Tuesday that both have been released on conditional bail while enquiries continue. The wounded man remains in hospital receiving treatment.

Detectives have maintained a substantial presence...