A WOMAN has sustained serious injuries after falling from a first floor window in Runcorn.

At around 12:15pm on Sunday, officers were called to reports that a woman had fallen from a flat above McColls at the Village Square in Castlefields.

The woman, who is 22-years-old, sustained serious injuries, including a broken leg.

Her injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

Officers are currently trying to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.

DS Lianne Macfarlane said: “Enquiries in relation to the incident are ongoing and I’m keen to hear from anyone who was present in the area and saw the woman fall from the flat; particularly those who saw her immediately before she fell.

“I’d ask anyone with information that may help with the investigation, no matter how small, to call Cheshire Police on 101, quoting incident number IML 152358, give the details via cheshire.police.uk/contact/general-enquiries or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.”