A man is in hospital with what are described as life-threatening injuries after being found lying in the street in the early hours of today (Sunday).
Detectives are appealing for information after the 61-year-old man was found with serious injuries in Runcorn. Police were called to the scene in High Street at around 2.30am today.
He was taken to hospital where his condition is described as life-threatening. Officers are conducting a number of enquiries on High Street and the surrounding areas.