POLICE are appealing for witnesses after two men attacked a guard at an Ollerton nursery.

The incident happened on December 14 at the Tree Tops Nursery, Holmes Chapel Rd, Ollerton, Knutsford.

At approximately 8.30pm two men entered part of the grounds of the nursery and when challenged have attacked the night guard on duty at the time.

They then fled on foot towards the main Holmes Chapel Road.

Anybody with any information should call DC Andy Street at Wilmslow CID on 101 quoting incident number 835 of 14 December 2013.

Alternatively information can be given anonymously by contacting CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.