A MAN has been arrested in connection with an incident in Northwich town centre.

The 20 -year-old has been arrested on suspicion of assault.

He is currently helping officers with their enquiries.

Sometime between 2am and 2.30am on Sunday, May 1, police received reports of an altercation between two men near to the Halifax Bank on Witton Street.

As a result of the incident one of the men - a 24-year-old local man - sustained serious injuries.

He received treatment in hospital and has since been discharged and is currently recovering at home.

Anyone with any information to contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 449 of 1/5/2016. Alternatively information can be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.