Man in hospital after attack

A MAN was taken to hospital at Warrington after sustaining serious head injuries in an early morning attack as he walked to work.
The attack was in South Avenue, Orford, at around 6.30am this morning. The victim was a 60-year-old man.
Police said the victim was walking in the direction of Orford Lane when a car drove passed to stop a short distance ahead of him.
A man got out of the vehicle and walked down West Avenue while the car continued further along South Avenue and stopped not far from Hale Street.
As the victim passed the junction of West Avenue he heard footsteps running behind him.
He saw the man who had got out of the car running towards him and was then struck on the left side of his head with an unknown object.
The offender then fled the scene, getting back into the vehicle, which then drove off towards Orford Lane, leaving the victim with two parallel cuts to his head.
He was taken to Warrington Hospital where he was treated for his injuries and was later said to be in a stable condition.
DC Tracey Short said: “This was a serious assault on a member of the public. The victim lost a substantial amount of blood as a result of the attack. He has been treated in hospital where he will remain for the time being.
“We are currently following up a number of lines of enquiry in relation to the incident and are appealing to the public to help us trace the offender.
“We are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or was in the area around the time of the assault and noticed anyone or any vehicles acting suspiciously to get in touch.”
The offender was about 6ft tall and wearing dark clothing.
Anyone with any information, which might assist officers with their enquiries, is urged to call Cheshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111, where information can be left anonymously.