POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was found assaulted in the street.

At approximately 2am on Friday, May 20 the victim, a 44-year-old man, was discovered unconscious on the pavement by officers on West Street at the traffic lights with Dunwoody Way. The man is thought to have been the victim of an assault.

Anyone who may have seen the man be assaulted or have information on how he sustained his injuries should contact Cheshire Police through 101 quoting occurrence number 0716159707.

Alternatively, information can be passed on anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.