A MAN was stabbed in the leg during an attack by a group of men in Ellesmere Port.

Around 1.30pm on Monday, November 27, a 29-year-old man was walking on Seymour Drive, Ellesmere Port, when he was approached by a number of men, who attacked him.

One of the men proceeded to stab him, with him sustaining a minor injury to his leg.

Cheshire Police are now appealing for witnesses and video footage.

Detective Constable Sarah Lister, of CID Reactive West, said: "We are asking anyone who lives in the Seymour Drive area of Ellesmere Port to check any CCTV systems, ring doorbell cameras and vehicle dash cams for any evidence of the incident.

"We are also keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident itself, or anything suspicious, to get in touch with our investigation team by ringing 101 and quoting IML-1700719."

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