A MAN arrested in Runcorn after a disturbance was taken to hospital after falling ill.

Police were called to an address on Charlton Close in Palacefields at around 7.45am this morning.

A spokesman for Cheshire Police said: “A man was arrested at the scene.

“On the way to custody the man became ill and was transported to Warrington Hospital by ambulance.

“He is currently being assessed.”