Man arrested after Wirral pub attack

A man is recovering in hospital after allegedly being punched outside a pub on the Wirral.

A 29-year-old man from Birkenhead been arrested released on police bail pending further enquiries after an alleged assault in Prenton.

It happened outside the Oxton Arms at around 12.30am on Saturday (July 10) morning.  The victim is no longer in a critical condition and is recovering in hospital. His family have been notified.