Gerrard arrested

Last updated : 29 December 2008 By Adam Bryant
A 34-year-old local man was taken to hospital with injuries to his face, not believed to be life threatening, after the incident around 2:30 am.

"Merseyside Police is investigating an assault that took place in the early hours of Monday December 29 on Bold Street in Southport," said a police spokesperson.

"At around 2.30am this morning officers attended a disturbance at a licensed premises on Bold Street.

"Six men were arrested on suspicion of section 20 assault, on Lord Street."

The club have refused to comment on the incident.