A YOUNG man required hospital treatment for a broken nose and cuts and bruises after being set upon as he walked home from a night out. The victim, who is in his 20s, was walking along Kiln Lane, Eccleston at about 3.30am on Saturday, June 30 when two other men attacked him from behind.

The first offender is about 5ft 9ins tall,18 to 19 with a slim build and a shaven head. He was wearing a light-coloured top. The second was white, about 5ft 11ins tall with a slim build and short, dark hair.

Anyone with information can contact PC Flanagan on 0151 777 6052.