Renewed appeal following attempted murder in Ellesmere Port

Detectives investigating an attempted murder in Ellesmere Port are continuing to appeal for information and footage from members of the public.

At 5.17pm on Thursday 14 July a patrol car was flagged down by passers-by in the Westminster Road area of the town.

They informed officers that a man had been seriously assaulted.

Officers subsequently located the 18-year-old man with serious injuries in Worcester Walk.

Enquiries established that he had been assaulted with weapons by people who had driven up him in a small grey SUV-type vehicle.

The offenders then left the scene in the vehicle.

The victim, who is from Wirral, was airlifted to hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening and he remains in a stable condition.

A 21-year-old man from Wirral has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with the incident. He is currently in custody being questioned by officers.

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 https://www.cheshire.police.uk/police-forces/cheshire-constabulary/areas/cheshire/about-us/about-us/provide-more-information-about-an-appeal.

Information can also be reported to Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or via:

https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously