A 20-year-old 'local man' has been arrested in relation to a serious assault in Nantwich - taking place near to a nightclub within the town.

The local man was arrested on Sunday 30 April on suspicion of section 18 assault - grievous bodily harm with intent.

He has since been released on conditional bail pending further enquiries.

Nub News reported at around 2am on Sunday 16 April, a man had been assaulted near to Nakatchas on Welsh Row, Nantwich (Nub News).

This arrest comes after Nub News reported at around 2am on Sunday 16 April, a man had been assaulted near to Nakatchas on Welsh Row, Nantwich.

Officers attended and found the victim had been punched in the face by an unknown person - causing him to sustain a broken jaw.

The victim was seen lying in the road with blood around his face.

Enquiries in relation to the incident have been ongoing and as part of their investigation - with officers releasing a CCTV image of a man on Friday 28 April.

During the investigation, DC Jackson, of Crewe CID, said: "This investigation is ongoing and as part of our enquiries we are keen to speak to the man in the CCTV images as we believe he may have vital information.

"If you think you recognise the man or have information regarding his identity please come forward.

The 'local man' has since been released on conditional bail pending further enquiries (Cheshire Police).

"I would also like to appeal directly to the man in the CCTV images to get in touch."

Free from clickbait, pop-up ads and unwanted surveys, Crewe Nub News is a quality online newspaper for our town.

Subscribe to our FREE weekly newsletter email HERE - just click the 'SIGN UP' button.

Please consider following Crewe Nub News on Facebook or Twitter.