TWO people were arrested on suspicion of assault after a man suffered a back injury at a house in Irby.

Merseyside Police confirmed officers were called to the home in Heathbank Avenue at around 5.30pm following reports of a disturbance.

At the home officers discovered a 42-year-old man with an injury to his back.

North West Ambulance service confirmed that a rapid response vehicle, an ambulance and air ambulance were sent to assist.

A 49 year-old man and a 48 year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of s18 assault.

An investigation is now underway.