A MAN has been left in a critical condition after being set upon in an early hours attack in Northwich.

The 42-year-old was attacked by two men at the junction on The Quayside, Witton Street, at around 2am on Saturday, March 26.

Detectives investigating the assault are appealing for information from members of the public.

It is believed two men got out of a vehicle at the junction and attacked the man, who is now in a critical but stable condition at Royal Stoke University Hospital.

A 23-year-old man and a 24-year-old man, both from Northwich, were arrested on suspicion of assault. They have since been released on conditional bail.

Detective Sergeant Ross Hamilton, of Northwich Local Policing Unit, said: "The victim is still in a serious condition in hospital after sustaining injuries to his ribs and our enquiries are ongoing to establish what led to this happening.

"As part of the ongoing investigation I am keen to hear from anyone who may have seen the assault take place or have information that could be of use to us.

"I also want to encourage residents in the area to check their CCTV or dash cam footage in the early hours of Saturday, March 26, and get in touch if it could assist with our enquiries."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Cheshire Police online quoting IML 1230947 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Information can also be provided by contacting 101.