A TEENAGER escaped unhurt after being doused in petrol.

The 16-year-old boy was assaulted in Brookdale, Widnes, at around 3.30pm on Monday, January 26.

Police were called following a disturbance.

A spokesman for Cheshire Police said: “Officers attended the scene and found that a 16-year-old man had been assaulted.

“The victim did not require hospital treatment.

“As part of their investigations, officers are currently following a number of lines of enquiry.

“There is currently an increased police presence in the local area.”

Police believe it was an isolated, targeted incident and not a random attack.

Officers say there was no fire at the property.

They are keen to reassure the community.

Firefighters and paramedics attended the scene as a precaution.

Anyone with any information in relation to the incident is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 530 of 26/1/2015.

Alternatively, information can be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.