A victim is recovering in hospital after a ‘serious’ late-night assault in Chester .

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a 33-year-old man was attacked in Egerton Street on July 4.

A Cheshire Constabulary spokeswoman said the victim suffered a 'puncture wound' to the abdomen.

They added he was now in a 'stable condition' after surgery.

The incident occurred near to the canal bridge towards Boughton at about 10.10pm.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the police on 101, quoting incident 1064 of July 4.

Alternatively they can call Crimestoppers to give details anonymously on 0800 555111.

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