CHESHIRE Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted in Frodsham.

The attack was in an alleyway off Ship Street at approximately 2.45am on Saturday, July 11.

Cheshire Police spokeswoman Jo Priehls said: “The victim, an 18-year-old local woman, was assaulted on her way home from a local nightclub.

“The offender forced the woman into the alleyway, however she was able to fight him off and run to safety.

“Little is known about the offender other than he was a white male and was wearing a black tracksuit.”

Anyone with information can contact DC Keith Campbell on 01244 613158.