A man who died following an assault at a Liverpool city centre night club has been named as Anthony Condron from Huyton.
His family confirmed the details following the attack which took place during the early hours of this morning.
The 29-year-old was enjoying a night out with friends and his girlfriend he was assaulted inside Maya Nightclub, based on Wood Street.
Anthony Condron died in the early hours of this morning after an assault in Maya Nightclub in Liverpool city centre
Emergency services were called to the scene, after the incident – believed to have happened at around 1am – took place.
Mr Condron was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead at 2.24am.
A cordon remains in place this afternoon while forensic enquiries and searches are carried out and CCTV and witness enquiries are ongoing.
Police are keen to speak to three males who were in the bar at the time and may have vital information.
A cordon remains in place this afternoon while forensic enquiries and searches are carried out and CCTV and witness enquiries are ongoing
Police are keen to speak to three males who were in the bar at the time and may have vital information
One is described as a 6ft 2in white male, with brown hair, a muscular build and stubble, wearing a puffer jacket.
A second man is described as white, around 20-years-old with a slim build and wearing a grey hooded jacket.
It is believed they left the premises at around 1am and headed in the direction of Fleet Street.
Police urge the men, or anyone who recognises their descriptions to get in touch.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Tivendale said: ‘This was an unprovoked attack on a young male enjoying a night out with his girlfriend and friends, which has tragically resulted in the loss of his life’
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Tivendale said: ‘The incident happened in a busy bar in the centre of Liverpool and would’ve been witnessed by many people. Our investigation is in it’s very early stages but we believe an altercation has taken place inside the bar between the victim and a number of unknown males.
‘I’d appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the assault, or the events leading up to it, to get in touch with us. I’d also like to appeal for anyone who may have mobile phone footage or photographs from within the Maya bar to come forward.
‘You may have heard words being exchanged or witnessed the offenders leaving the bar. Any information could prove vital to our investigation and to identifying who was responsible and bringing them to justice.
‘This was an unprovoked attack on a young male enjoying a night out with his girlfriend and friends, which has tragically resulted in the loss of his life.’