The public have been warned 'not to approach' three wanted men.

Cheshire Police are appealing to the public for help in their search for Aaron Whittaker, 35, Haden Whittaker, 33, and James Barlow, 30.

The trio, all from the Macclesfield area, are wanted in connection with a serious assault which occurred on Wednesday, November 19.

Detective Inspector David Jarvis said: "We are appealing to the public to help trace these men in connection to an assault which has left a man with serious injuries.

"It is imperative that we locate them as quickly as possible to allow us to progress with our investigation.

"Anyone who sees them, or knows of their whereabouts, is urged to call 999 immediately and to not approach them."

Anyone with any information which may assist officers with their enquiries is asked to contact Cheshire Police via www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us or call 101 quoting IML 2218016.