Irishman assaulted in UK

Police in Liverpool are investigating after an Irishman was left in a critical condition following an assault outside a nightclub in the city.

Two 19-year-old men have already been arrested as part of the probe into the vicious attack which left a 24-year-old Irish man fighting for his life.

Police on Merseyside have also appealed for witnesses to come forward following the attack in the early hours of Sunday morning.