TWO men have been charged with assault and carrying a knife following an incident in Greenbank at the weekend.

Detectives from Northwich CID have charged Daniel Cook, 28, and Shaun Yardley, 31, following a 'serious assault' on Saturday, February 29

The incident saw a 50-year-old local man injured and taken to Leighton Hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Cook, of Bowfell Close, Davenham, and Yardley, of Walnut Avenue, Weaverham, were both arrested on Saturday following the incident, outside an address in Hatton Lane around 8pm.

Both have since been charged with Section 18 assault and possession of a knife/bladed article in a public place.

The pair have been remanded into custody and are set to appear at Chester Magistrates’ Court today, Monday, March 2.