St Helens, England – Police in St Helens, England are seeking witnesses following a violent attack earlier this month that left a man with severe facial fractures. The incident took place around 7:40 PM on Friday, February 9, when officers responded to reports of an assault stemming from a dispute on Scorecross Road.
According to reports, the victim was nearly involved in a collision with a man driving a white Volkswagen Caddy as they both exited a local McDonald’s via Burtonhead Road on St Helens Linkway. The suspect then followed the victim in a white Volkswagen transporter van onto Scorecross Lane, where an argument ensued and the victim was assaulted, resulting in multiple fractures to his face requiring hospital treatment.
In their investigation, authorities conducted CCTV inquiries in the area to identify the offender. Detectives described the suspect as a tall male over 6 feet 4 inches with a muscular build, bald head, and a long brown wiry beard. Seeking public assistance, detectives are appealing for witnesses who may have seen the incident or have dashcam footage from that day to come forward with any information.
To aid in the identification of the suspect, police released a still image of the suspect’s van on February 26 as part of their ongoing efforts to apprehend the perpetrator. Detective Inspector Richard Shillito commented on the incident, referring to it as a road rage altercation that escalated into a violent attack causing significant injuries to the victim’s face.
Shillito urged individuals who were in the area at the time of the attack to reflect on what they may have witnessed, highlighting the importance of community cooperation in preventing such acts of violence. Additionally, he encouraged those with dashcam or CCTV footage capturing the incident or the vehicles involved to review their recordings and reach out to the authorities with any relevant evidence.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact authorities either through direct messaging on social media or anonymously through Crimestoppers, providing the reference number 24000160848 for further assistance in the investigation. This call for cooperation underscores the importance of community involvement in maintaining public safety and holding perpetrators of violence accountable.