Attackers give man a ‘serious’ face injury

A GANG armed with weapons including a sword and a hammer left a man with a “serious facial injury” after a vicious attack.

Detectives are appealing for information over the incident, which happened on Mersey Road in Runcorn near the Silver Jubilee Bridge at around 5pm on Sunday.

A Cheshire Police spokeswoman said the victim was walking close to the structure when a gang of four thugs carrying weapons attacked him.

One of them was armed with a “sword-type weapon” while another had what appeared to be a hammer, which was used to strike the man to the face causing a “serious” injury.

Police are keen to hear from witnesses.

Detective Constable Kayleigh Brown said: “I would urge anyone who witnessed the assault or has dashcam footage that may help to contact us so that we can find those responsible.”

Anyone with information should contact Cheshire Police via the website quoting IML 1189999.

Alternatively, information can be given anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.