A MAN has suffered serious injuries after he was stabbed in Widnes.

Police were called to an address on Lea Street shortly after 3am yesterday, Sunday, and found a man had suffered serious injuries after being stabbed.

He is currently being treated in hospital.

Stephen Melbourne, 38, was arrested in connection with the incident and has since been charged with wounding with intent and actual bodily harm.

Melbourne, of Downside in Widnes, was also charged with criminal damage, theft and breaching a non-molestation order and appeared at Chester Magistrates Court today, Monday.

He was remanded in custody and is now due to appear before Liverpool Crown Court on Monday, December 17.