A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a teenager was attacked with weapons in the street.
A member of the public flagged down a police patrol car after the attack at around 5.17pm on Thursday in the Westminster Road area of Ellesmere Port. Police found an 18 year-old man in Worcester Walk.
The victim, who had suffered serious injuries, was airlifted to hospital. Police have now said that a 21-year-old man from Wirral has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
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Police also said the teenage victim had been assaulted with 'weapons' by a group of people who had arrived in a small grey SUV-type vehicle. They left in the SUV. The victim's condition was described as stable. His injuries were described as 'non-life threatening.'
Detective Inspector Eli Atkinson said: “Understandably, this incident has caused a lot of concern in the Ellesmere Port community. I would like to reassure residents that we have been working tirelessly since it occurred to establish the circumstances and find those responsible.
“We have also stepped up patrols in the area to provide reassurance. There were a lot of people in the area at the time of the incident and we are continuing to urge anyone who witnessed it, or has any other information that may help our investigation, to get in touch.
“Perhaps you have mobile phone, CCTV or dashcam footage that may aid the investigation, or information regarding the offenders. If you have any such information or footage and have not yet spoken to the police, please come forward.”
Anyone with information or footage that may be relevant to the ongoing investigation is asked to contact Cheshire Constabulary on 101, quoting IML 1317189, or via the force's website.
Information can also be reported to Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or via Crimestoppers' website.
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