A POLICE helicopter helped search for a suspect after reports of an assault in Little Neston.

At 7.11pm yesterday (Wednesday, October 4) police were called to an address in Mellock Lane, Little Neston following reports of an assault.

The suspect left the scene in a car and officers with the help of the police helicopter made a search of the area.

A spokesperson for Cheshire Police said: "Enquiries are continuing.

"Anyone with information should contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 1660271."