Tarbock Green: Man hit by car and attacked with sickle and spade
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The man was attacked at the junction of Ox Lane and Netherley Road, police said
A man has suffered a head wound and a broken arm after a car was driven at him and he was attacked with a hammer, a spade and a sickle, police have said.
Merseyside Police said the 50-year-old was hurt near the junction of Ox Lane and Netherley Road in Tarbock Green, Knowsley, at about 07:20 BST on Sunday.
A force spokesman said the man was in a stable condition in hospital.
Two men, aged 32 and 52, have been charged with attempted murder and are due before Liverpool magistrates later.
The 32-year-old, from Halewood, was also charged with assaulting an emergency worker, possession of an offence weapon and possession of a sharp pointed article, while the 52-year-old, from Tuebrook, will face possession of an offensive weapon and dangerous driving charges.
A 19-year-old man, from Speke, has also been charged with wounding with intent and possession of cannabis.
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