A YOUNG woman sustained serious facial injuries during an unprovoked street attack.

Detectives investigating a serious assault in Runcorn are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

The 20-year-old was out walking with two friends when she was attacked by a group of young people

Police are investigating the assault which took place at about 9.50pm yesterday (Saturday, May 14) at the entrance to Trident Retail Park in Runcorn.

The offenders fled the scene following the unprovoked attack. Some of them were on bicycles.

The victim was taken to the nearby Halton General Hospital.

She remains in hospital receiving treatment for her injuries.

Enquiries in relation to the incident are ongoing and detectives are urging anyone with any information or dashcam footage that may aid their investigation to get in touch.

Detective Inspector Helen Rowland, of Runcorn CID, said: “The victim was punched and kicked by a group of around 10 young people whilst she was out walking with friends.

“This was an unprovoked assault that has left the victim in hospital with serious facial injuries.

“We are determined to establish the identities of those responsible for this appalling incident and make them face the consequences of their actions.

“We are currently following a number of lines of enquiry.

“As part of our enquiries, we want to hear from anyone who was in the Trident Retail Park area of Runcorn around the time of the attack.

“Perhaps you witnessed the incident or saw the people involved, or maybe you have dashcam footage that could assist our investigation.

“We also want to hear from anyone who believes that they may know the identities of the offenders.”

Anyone with information or footage that may help investigation is asked to give the details via the Cheshire Constabulary website or call 101, quoting IML 1268970.

Alternatively, information can be reported to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the Crimestoppers website.