POLICE officers have arrested a 17-year-old boy following an incident outside the Maltings Pub last night, Sunday. 

Emergency services were called at 9.30pm following reports a 26-year-old man had been stabbed on Bewsey Farm Close.  

 He was taken to Aintree Hospital with injuries believed to be serious.

He was treated and later discharged.

A spokesman added: "A search was made of the area and a 17-year-old boy was arrested and remains in custody."

Anyone with information should contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 858 of 15 November 2015.

Alternatively information can be given anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111