Merseyside Police have released images of six people they believe may have witnessed the assault
Merseyside Police have issued CCTV images of six people they believe passed the scene of the assault in New Brighton on Sunday (9 March)(Image: Merseyside Police)
A man died days after being attacked in the street. On Sunday March 9, Merseyside Police received a report a man had a verbal altercation with a group who then assaulted him in the area of Brighton Street, near Egremont Promenade in New Brighton, at about 8.50pm that night.
The victim, 34-year-old Michael Palin, is believed to have sustained injuries to his face and hand. He refused medical attention and returned home on a pedal bike.
He was found dead at his home on Oxford Road in Liscard three days later, on March 12. Following a post mortem, the cause of his death has been withheld pending toxicology reports. Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances into the death.
A man and a woman, both aged 22 years, from Seacombe and a 26-year-old man from Poulton were arrested on suspicion of murder and later bailed with conditions.
As part of police enquiries, detectives are appealing for the six people in these CCTV images to come forward. It is believed they were on or near a bus that would have passed the scene of the assault.
Detective Inspector Andrew Schofield said: “We know the six people pictured were on or near an Arriva bus that had travelled along Brighton Street at around the time of the assault, in the direction of Seacombe Ferry/Birkenhead.
“As they were in the area, we believe it is possible they could have seen or heard something that could prove vital to our enquiries.“If you are one of those pictured, or think you recognise them, please contact police so we can speak to them about what they may know.”
Anyone with information has been asked to contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’.
You can also report information via its website or call 101.Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here. In an emergency always call 999.
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