Key Points
- An image of a person thought to know details concerning a vicious attack that took place in Concert Square in the city centre of Liverpool has been released by Merseyside Police.
- The attack took place around 5.30am on Sunday 4th October 2026.
- It involved two men, all in their 20s, who were allegedly attacked by another person.
- Both victims had their heads punched by the attacker.
- One of them had his head broken and was treated in the hospital where he was discharged and the other sustained minor injuries on his face.
- In describing the event, Detective Inspector Lee Egerton referred to it as a “nasty and completely unprovoked assault.”
- Police are urging people who witnessed the event, or who can identify the person whose image has been released to get in touch with them.
- The police log number is 26000814093.
- Details can be submitted to the police using X, or Facebook via @MerPolCC, through the police website, telephone 101, or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
- There has been no report of an arrest.
Liverpool Police (Liverpool standard) October 14, 2026 — Merseyside Police have launched a CCTV appeal after two men were punched in Concert Square in Liverpool city centre in what detectives have described as a serious assault.
As reported by the Liverpool Echo, the force said the incident was reported at around 5.30am on Sunday, October 4. A man is alleged to have punched two other males, both aged in their 20s, in Concert Square.
The Liverpool Echo reported that one of the men needed hospital treatment after suffering a fractured skull. He has since been discharged from hospital. The second man sustained minor facial injuries.
Merseyside Police’s own appeal, published on October 14, confirmed that officers had released a CCTV image of a man who could have information about the incident. The force described it as a serious assault in Liverpool city centre earlier in the month.
Why have police released a CCTV image?
Police released the image because detectives believe the man shown may be able to help their investigation. Merseyside Police said anyone who recognises him should come forward.
As reported by the Liverpool Echo, Detective Inspector Lee Egerton said: “This was a nasty and completely unprovoked assault that left a man with a serious head injury.”
He added: “We are determined to find the person responsible and would appeal to anyone who witnessed the assault to come forward.”
The same appeal was carried by the Wirral Globe, which reported the police statement that the man in the image could have information about what happened.
What injuries did the victims suffer?
One of the two victims suffered a fractured skull and required hospital treatment, according to Merseyside Police’s appeal as reported by the Liverpool Echo. The force said he has since been discharged.
The second victim suffered minor facial injuries. Police have not named either man, and the available reporting does not give further details about their condition beyond the injuries described.
The incident has been under investigation since it was reported. Merseyside Police have asked anyone with information, including witnesses, to contact officers.
How can witnesses contact Merseyside Police?
Merseyside Police have provided several routes for people with information to make contact. The force said people can contact its social media desk through X or Facebook at @MerPolCC, quoting reference number 26000814093.
Information can also be submitted through the Merseyside Police website or by calling 101.
For people who wish to remain anonymous, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111 or through its online information form.
What have local media reported?
The Liverpool Echo led its report on the CCTV image and the police description of the incident as a “serious assault”. It reported that two men were punched in Liverpool city centre and that one suffered a fractured skull.
The Wirral Globe published the same police appeal, attributing the details to Merseyside Police and repeating the force’s contact information and reference number.
Click Liverpool also covered the appeal, reporting that police had released a CCTV image after a serious assault in Liverpool city centre and that two men in their 20s were reportedly punched.
The available coverage does not report an arrest, charge, or identification of a suspect. It also does not provide a motive, further description of the circumstances leading up to the assault, or an update on whether further CCTV enquiries are planned.
Background of the development
Concert Square is a city-centre area of Liverpool known for its bars, restaurants and nightlife. The police appeal concerns an incident reported in the early hours of Sunday, October 4, 2026, and was publicised publicly on October 14.
Merseyside Police regularly use CCTV appeals to seek assistance from the public when investigators believe a person shown in footage may hold information relevant to an inquiry. In this case, the force has not said that the man pictured is a suspect; it has said he could have information about what happened.
The police reference number attached to the case is 26000814093. The force has asked for information from witnesses or anyone who recognises the man in the released image.
Prediction: how this may affect Liverpool nightlife visitors
For people who visit Liverpool city centre’s nightlife areas, the appeal is likely to increase attention on safety in and around Concert Square, particularly during late-night and early-morning hours. The police appeal may encourage witnesses or local venue visitors who were in the area at about 5.30am on October 4 to review what they saw and contact officers.
For local businesses and venue staff, the investigation could lead to further requests for CCTV footage, witness accounts, or cooperation with police enquiries. The public appeal may also prompt increased awareness among people using the area late at night, although the available reporting does not say that police have issued any new safety advice or changed patrols in response to this incident.
For the two men affected and their families, the development signals that the investigation remains active and that police are seeking public assistance to establish what happened. The release of the CCTV image gives members of the public a direct way to provide information, either openly through Merseyside Police or anonymously through Crimestoppers.
