A man is in hospital in a serious condition after being attacked in Ellesmere Port.
The victim, an 18-year-old, was attacked with weapons in what police believe to be an attempted murder. Officers say they were flagged down at around 5.17pm, on Westminster Road after the man was found seriously injured.
Reports suggest a group drove up to the victim in a small grey SUV-type vehicle, before jumping out and attacking him with weapons. Police have not yet released information on what type of weapons were used, however, witnesses told the ECHO "machetes" were used.
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Emergency services, including air ambulance, attended the scene where the man was found on Worcester Walk and he was airlifted to hospital. Police confirmed today his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening and he is in a stable condition.
Detective inspector Eli Atkinson said: "Understandably this has caused a lot of concern in the community, and we have been working tirelessly 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, so I’d urge anyone who witnessed this but has not yet spoken to police to contact us. The same goes for anyone with mobile phone footage or dash cam footage that may help us.
"Anyone with information should contact Cheshire Police on 101 or via https://www.cheshire.police.uk/police-forces/cheshire-constabulary/areas/cheshire/about-us/about-us/provide-more-information-about-an-appeal/ quoting IML 1317189. Alternatively, information can be given anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
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