Liverpool murder: Man killed in unprovoked attack in city centre bar

Police appeal for witnesses after Anthony Condron was fatally assaulted

Anthony Condron was out with his friends and girlfriend (Merseyside Police/PA)

A man has been killed in an unprovoked attack at a bar in Liverpool city centre.

Emergency services were called to the Maya bar at 1am on 3 February after an altercation in which a 29-year-old man, who has been identified as Anthony Condron, died.

Mr Condron was out with his girlfriend and his friends when the incident took place.

The exact details of the attack have not yet been disclosed but Mr Condron’s family have been informed and are currently being supported by specialist officers.

Detective chief inspector Mark Tivendale appealed to members of the public for more information.

“The incident happened in a busy bar in the centre of Liverpool and would have been witnessed by many people,” he said.

“Our investigation is in its very early stages but we believe an altercation has taken place inside the bar between the victim and a number of unknown males.

“I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the assault, or the events leading up to it, to get in touch with us.

“I’d also like to appeal for anyone who may have mobile phone footage or photographs from within the Maya bar to come forward.

“You may have heard words being exchanged or witnessed the offenders leaving the bar.

“Any information could prove vital to our investigation and to identifying who was responsible and bringing them to justice."

He added: “This was an unprovoked attack on a young male enjoying a night out with his girlfriend and friends, which has tragically resulted in the loss of his life."

Merseyside police said they would like to speak to three men who were at the bar at the time of the incident.

One of the men is described as white, 6ft 2in with brown hair, a muscular build and stubble, wearing a puffer jacket; and another as white, around 20-years-old with a slim build and wearing a grey hooded jacket.

Agencies contributed to this report