INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing after a 33-year-old woman was assaulted by a gang in the town centre yesterday, Thursday.

Police say the incident involved a group of males and females on bicycles on Bank Park at 3pm.

It is understood the victim suffered minor injuries that did not require hospital treatment.

This is believed to be an isolated incident, a force spokesman added.

Enquiries into the attack are ongoing.

Officers would like to speak to a woman who gave the victim first aid immediately after the incident.

Anyone with information has been urged to call Cheshire Police on 101 quoting crime reference number IML303251.