Zac Wells died in hospital after he was assaulted on Marine Promenade, New Brighton, outside Evo's Loft nightclub
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died in hospital following an assault outside a nightclub early on Boxing Day.
Zac Wells, 30, of Wallasey, Merseyside, suffered head injuries in the incident, which happened at about 03:45 GMT near Evo's Loft nightclub in New Brighton.
A 29-year-old man from Poulton, a 16-year-old boy from Egremont and a woman, 26, from Birkenhead, remain in custody.
Merseyside Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward.
The force said Mr Wells' family were being given specialist support following his death earlier on Wednesday.
Det Insp Gary Stratton said: "We are determined to find out exactly what happened.
"We are particularly keen to speak to anyone who was in Evo's Loft nightclub before the incident took place, or anyone who was outside and witnessed the incident or its immediate aftermath."
