Local man fighting for life in Liverpool

Liverpool police have been trying to piece together the 29-year-old's movements after he was discovered lying at the bottom of stairs in a hotel on Friday, March 19, he was in the city for a stag party.

The man's family have flown out to be at his bedside in Liverpool's Walton Neurological Hospital, they have asked he not be named.

Because of the man's injuries, the police have not been able to speak to him to find out what happened.

Police are trying to trace two taxi drivers who may be able to help them uncover events before the 29-year-old was injured.

He was taken to the Dominion Hotel, Kirkdale, on the Friday night by one driver and found injured inside by a second.

Merseyside Police say the man's injuries are consistent with a fall, however, they have not ruled out an assault.

The man was on a weekend stag trip to Liverpool, but was not with his friends at the time.

Detective Inspector Paul Mann, leading the investigation, said: "The victim is critical in hospital with serious head injuries.

"Because of this, we have not been able to speak to him to find out what happened.

"It is vital we speak to anyone who came into contact with him on the Friday night.

"The taxi driver who kindly took him to hospital is potentially an important witness and could play a big part in helping piece together what happened.

"I would appeal for him to contact police."

The victim is described as white, around 6ft 1ins tall, of medium or muscular build, with short fair hair and a cleanly shaven face.

He was wearing a grey t-shirt and long-sleeved sweater, with a distinctive blue t-shirt over the top with the words "Stag 2010" written on the front.

Merseyside police have asked the 'MAIL' to issue an appeal for information. Anyone who may know anything is asked to contact 0151 777 4065 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.