Appeal for witnesses following serious assault in Ellesmere Port

Officers investigating a serious assault in Ellesmere Port are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

At around 6.37pm on Tuesday 23 July, police were called to reports of an assault in a park area near to Mill Lane and Overpool Road, Ellesmere Port.

Officers and paramedics attended the scene and found a 17-year-old boy had suffered serious injuries. He was taken to hospital where he remains at this time.

A 14-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault. They remain in police custody at this time.

Officers are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or has any other information to get in touch with them.

Detective Inspector Rupert Morrey said:

“We understand the concern this incident is likely to cause but we would like to reassure the local community that this is believed to be an isolated incident.

“There will be additional patrols in the area as reassurance and anyone with any concerns can speak to an officer.

“We would urge any witnesses to come forward. The same goes for anyone with any information which may aid our enquiries.”

You can report information to Cheshire Police via:

http://www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us

...or call 101, quoting IML-1877907