A man in his 50s remains in hospital after being punched during a daylight brawl that resulted in four arrests.
Cheshire Police said officers were called to a pub on Albert Road in Widnes at noon on Saturday following reports of an “altercation” involving three women and a man. A 56-year-old man alleged to have been punched in the face was taken to Aintree University Hospital.
Officers made four arrests: a 47-year-old woman on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, and a 39-year-old woman, a 27-year-old woman and a 45-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent.
