A boy and girl - aged 12 and 14 - were arrested after a man aged in his 50s was attacked near a bus station. The victim, 51, was taken to hospital as a result.
Police said an 'argument' broke out between a group of youngster and the man near the bus station in Congleton town centre on Saturday night.
Detectives are appealing for witnesses. The man, who hasn't been named, was taken to hospital to be assessed. An investigation is ongoing.
In a statement, Cheshire Police said: "Police are appealing for witnesses following an altercation in Congleton town centre. "At around 7.30pm on Saturday, an argument broke out between a number of young people and a 51-year-old man. "The man was then assaulted near the bus station.
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