Overview

• Paul Hollywood used an Instagram post on Sunday to reveal the victim is his brother Lee and urged followers to share any information on Friday’s attack.
• Merseyside Police describe the assault as unprovoked and say it followed a brief dispute after two dogs barked at each other.
• Detective Inspector Phil Ryan has called the incident “nasty” and is seeking eyewitness accounts from anyone near Links View Playing Fields on the evening of August 8.
• The man, in his 50s, suffered facial and back injuries after being punched and kicked and remains in hospital recovering.
• Witnesses can contact Merseyside Police via their social media desk or by calling 101 with reference 25000654914, and provide anonymous tips through Crimestoppers.