Police have released a CCTV image of a man they believe could have information following the attack in Liverpool city centrePolice believe the man pictured may have information that could help with their enquiries(Image: Merseyside Police)Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to after a food delivery rider was assaulted during an attempted robbery in Liverpool city centre. The incident happened outside the Burger King restaurant on Lord Street on the morning of Tuesday, June 9.Merseyside Police said the delivery rider was sitting outside the fast food restaurant when he was approached by two men. Officers say one of the suspects picked up his bike while the other took hold of his delivery bag before the pair tried to walk away.The victim chased after the men in an attempt to recover his belongings but was punched twice in the face during the confrontation. He suffered minor injuries.Following a search of the area, officers arrested a 41-year-old man, formerly from Whiston and of no fixed address, on suspicion of attempted robbery. He has since been released on conditional bail while enquiries continue.Detectives have carried out extensive CCTV and witness enquiries and have now released an image of a man they believe could help with the investigation.Detective Inspector Lee Egerton said: “This was a disgraceful and unprovoked attack on an innocent man who was out working, trying to earn money.Police believe the man pictured may have information that could help with their enquiries(Image: Merseyside Police)“I would like to speak to anyone who witnessed what happened who has not already spoken to the police or who has CCTV footage of the incident to assist in the investigation.“I am appealing to the man featured in this image, or anyone who recognises him to come forward. We believe they could hold information that could be vital to our continuing enquiries.”Anyone who recognises the man in the image or has information on the incident should contact the Merseyside Police social media desk @MerPolCC on X and Facebook quoting reference 26000457908.You can also report information via the force’s website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or call 101.”Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously.For the latest news and breaking news visit liverpoolecho.co.uk/newsGet all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by signing up to our daily and breaking newsletter.Sign up to our breaking news newsletter here.Follow us on Twitter @LivECHONews – the official Liverpool ECHO Twitter account – real news in real time.We’re also on Facebook/theliverpoolecho – your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO.
Food delivery man punched outside Burger King as CCTV image released
