WITNESSES are being sought to an incident in Castlefields on Saturday evening in which a man was badly beaten up.

The attack happened at around 7.30pm at Rowlands Walk, when the man was set upon by a gang.

Three people appeared before Runcorn magistrates on Monday on charges connected to the incident. Police would like to talk to anyone who may have seen what took place, or who has any information on the attack.

Contact Det Con Priest or Det Con Humphries on 01928 713456.

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