Car driven into crowd after fight near Oxton pub
"It was believed to have been in collision with a number of members of the public," police said.The second man ran off and the car was later found by officers.
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Two men from Wirral, aged 21 and 26, have been arrested on suspicion of offences including grievous bodily harm, driving while unfit through drink, failing to stop after a road accident and affray.They remain in custody as police appeal for information.Det Insp Sarah Wilkinson said: "We know the Oxton Bar and Kitchen would have been busy last night and believe a number of people would have witnessed or been involved in this incident."At this stage, no one has come forward to police to report they were injured."She said inquiries were also being made with local hospitals.
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