A WOMAN has been taken to hospital following an attack in Latchford.

Police were called at 9am today, Monday, to Prescott Street after a woman was attacked, suffering serious injuries to her head and arms.

She is in a stable condition in hospital and it is understood she was attacked with a weapon.

Police say a 49 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault and remains in police custody.

Neighbours have reported a car with a smashed window on nearby Wash Lane.

Any witnesses should call Cheshire Police on 101 quoting incident 154 of February 11.