Appeal to trace man following serious assault near Macclesfield

Tuesday, 26 August 2025 18:11

Police are appealing to the public to help locate a man following a serious assault near Macclesfield.

Richard Bradbury, aged 32, from Macclesfield, is wanted in connection with a serious assault at a public house in Langley on Sunday 24th August.

During the incident, the victim sustained a serious laceration to his head and second degree burns to part of his body. The 26-year-old is currently recovering in a specialist burns unit.

Bradbury is described as white, of slim build, around 5’ 8” tall with dark brown hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with any information as to Bradbury's whereabouts should contact Cheshire Police via:

http://www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us

...or call 101, quoting IML 2161847.

Pictured - Richard Bradbury from Macclesfield.

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