A WARRINGTON man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an attack outside a Northwich nightclub.

The 33-year-old is being questioned by police following the fight outside Maddison’s on King Street in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The attack has left a 55-year-old Northwich man fighting for his life in hospital with serious head injuries, His condition is described as serious.

Detectives also arrested a 31-year-old from Warrington last night on suspicion of assisting an offender.

Two further people arrested on suspicion of assault, a 41-year-old from Northwich and 46-year-old Warrington man, have now been released on police bail.

Police say the attack happened following an altercation at the front of the club, but that the assaults took place on Weaver Street behind.

A 49-year-old Northwich woman is also being treated in North Staffordshire Hospital with serious injuries to her arm. A 23-year-old Northwich man who was also attacked has now been released from hospital.

Anyone with information can call police on 0845 4580000 or Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555111.