DETECTIVES have arrested seven men following a serious assault in Liverpool City Centre in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Emergency services were called to Bold Street just after 1am reports that a man was unconscious on the floor on Bold Street near to Liverpool Central Station.

Officers raced to the scene and gave first aid until paramedics attended. The 24-year-old man, who comes from Northern Ireland, was taken to hospital where he is being treated for serious head injuries. His condition remains "critical but stable", say police.

It is believed that the victim was walking down Bold Street towards Hanover Street with three friends when they were assaulted.

Following extensive enquiries, a 40-year-old man from Pontypridd was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

Six other men, aged between 33 and 41 and from South Wales, have also been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, in relation to suspected cocaine found in a hotel room.

The investigation continues and police are still appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Detectives are also still keen to speak to any taxi drivers from the nearby Hackney cab rank on Hanover Street, in case they have vital dashcam footage.

Detective Chief Inspector Paul Parry, said: “Although several arrests have been made, our investigation continues are we’d still like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or has any CCTV, dashcam or other information."