TWO people are believed to have stolen money from a man's wallet after helping him up from a fall on the ice.

On the evening of Saturday, December 17, it has been reported that a man in his 50s slipped on the icy grass on Cooper Street, opposite the Turks Head pub.

A man and a woman are reported to have gone to his aid, and are suspected to have taken cash from his wallet after helping him get to his feet.

The victim's daughter said that the pair asked him for money "to help the homeless" before the suspected theft took place.

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He had just taken out the money from a cash machine to buy Christmas presents, his daughter said.

After the incident, the man and woman are reported to have fled the scene with the money and left the man with his empty wallet.

The victim suffered injuries to his head, shoulders, and arms from the fall, and was taken to hospital for treatment.

He is reported to have suffered a dislocated shoulder.

Enquiries are ongoing to find the suspects from the suspected theft, which the victim's family say happened at about 8.30pm.

Officers are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information on this incident to come forward by contacting @MerPolCC on Twitter or ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook with reference 937 of 17 December. 

You can also pass information via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or their online form here.