A WIRRAL man was taken to hospital after being found with facial injuries in the early hours of today.

Emergency services were called to Old Chester Road, Birkenhead, at around 12.30am and the road was cordoned off for forensic examination.

The 36-year-old victim is being treated at Arrowe Park Hospital for his injuries which are not thought to be life-threatening.

Officers are working to establish the circumstances of the incident but it is unclear as to how the man came to be injured.

Anyone with any information can contact Merseyside Police via 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.