TWO men have been released on police bail pending further enquiries in connection with an attack which left a 27-year-old man with critical injuries.

Police were called at around 10.15am on Thursday to a flat on King Street.

When officers arrived paramedics were already in attendance providing medical assistance to the victim, who was unconscious and had serious wounds to his head and body.

Police said at the time he was fighting for life.

His condition today was described as critical.

Two men, aged 31 and 42, had been held on suspicion of wounding and were questioned by police.

Detective Insp Paul Parry said: "We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have heard or saw anything suspicious around this flat in the hours leading up to the discovery of the victim at around 10am.

"This man is in a critical condition and I’d ask anyone who was in the area at the time, to think back and contact us urgently if anything comes to mind.

"Any information no matter how small could assist with our investigation.”

Call Wirral CID on 0151 777 2265 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.