An 11-year-old girl who was rushed to Alder Hey Children's Hospital after an incident in Widnes remains in a critical condition.
Police and paramedics were called to Tedder Square in the town on Sunday, May 23, to reports the schoolgirl had sustained serious injuries following an incident outside an address.
North West Ambulance Service said two ambulances, an advanced paramedic and an operational commander attended.
An air ambulance also landed on a plot of grass in the area and the 11-year-old was taken to Alder Hey.
Police confirmed to the ECHO this morning that the girl remains in a critical condition in hospital.
A spokesperson for Cheshire Constabulary said officers are still establishing the circumstances surrounding the incident, but at this stage it does not appear to be suspicious.
In an earlier statement they said: "At around 11.20am on Sunday, May 23 police were called to reports that a 11-year-old girl had sustained serious injuries following an incident outside an address on Tedder Square in Widnes.
"Police and paramedics attended the scene and the girl was subsequently taken to Alder Hey Hospital, her condition is currently described as critical but stable.
"Officer are currently establishing the circumstances surrounding the incident, but at this stage it does not appear to be suspicious."
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