A gang of youths fell into a lake as they attacked a man with a bike seat.
The attack was reported to have taken place at around 5.15pm on Monday next to the lake in Ashton Park, West Kirby, Wirral. The incident unfolded after the man, in his 50s, shouted at the youths for damaging metal railings near to Carpenter's Lane.
Merseyside Police said the youths, who were wearing all black clothing, then approached the man and assaulted him.
