A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident in Chester.

Police were called at 3pm on Thursday (October 3) to Alder Grove following reports of a seriously injured man in the street.

A spokesman for the Cheshire Constabulary said: "A 61-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

"A man in his 50s has been taken to hospital by air ambulance in a serious condition."

Police are investigating the circumstances and remain at the scene.

Anyone with information can contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 529459.

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