Man injured in gang attack dies

The man approached a gang about criminal damage, said neighbours

A 57-year-old man who was attacked in the street by a gang of teenagers in Cheshire has died.

The man was assaulted by a group of teenagers on Station Road North, in Warrington, on Friday night. He was taken to hospital but died on Sunday.

Neighbours said he was attacked after he approached some youths causing criminal damage.

A police spokesman said nine male teenagers, aged between 15 and 19, have been arrested over the attack.

Three of these teenagers have now been released.

A force spokesman added: "Additional patrols are now working in the community and officers are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident.

"Investigating officers say the assault does not form any part of a pattern."