Appeal to trace next-of-kin of a man from Congleton

Thursday, 6 November 2025 18:47

Cheshire Police is appealing to the public for help to trace the next-of-kin of a Congleton man who has sadly passed away.

Ian Mays, of Westlands Court in Congleton, died at his home on Thursday 16th October.

The 60-year-old was residing in Congleton at the time of his death, but is known to have links to the Macclesfield area.

There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding Ian’s death, but so far officers have been unable to trace his next-of-kin

Anyone with information which may aid the investigation is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting 25000850821.

More from Local News

New ‘pocket parks’ open in Crewe to boost community wellbeing

Cheshire East Council has officially opened two more ‘pocket parks’ in Crewe, marking another major milestone in the town’s ongoing regeneration.
Closure order secured for property in Crewe

Officers have secured a closure order following reports of drug abuse and anti-social behaviour at a property in Crewe.
Man jailed for drugs offences and possession of a firearm

A man has been handed an eight-year prison sentence after officers from Crewe Pro-active CID searched his address as part of a drugs investigation and located an illegal firearm.
Two men charged following police stop check in Northwich

Officers from Northwich Beat Team have charged two men with a number of offences following a stop check.
Over £115k worth of illegal tobacco, cigarettes and vapes removed from Cheshire’s streets

A long-running operation, led by the National Crime Agency, has resulted in £116k worth of illegal tobacco, cigarettes and vapes seized from retailers across the county and a number of vulnerable people safeguarded.
Appeal for witnesses following criminal damage in Northwich

Officers are appealing for witnesses and information following reports of criminal damage in Northwich.
Don’t lose your postal ballot – act now!

Voters are being urged to act now – if they don’t want to lose their postal vote.
Man trying to break into Prestbury property arrested by police

A man who tried to break into a garage in Prestbury has been arrested following a search by the Constabulary’s Roads and Crime Unit.
Appeal for information after the theft of a car in Wilmslow

Police are appealing for information following a theft of a car in the Wilmslow area.
Two county lines drug dealers jailed in Congleton

Two members of the ‘Wez’ county lines team, who supplied class A drugs in Congleton, have been jailed.
Man charged with threats to damage property in Crewe

Police officers from Crewe have charged a man with threatening to destroy a property in Crewe.
Crewe man jailed for assault

A 22-year-old man has been jailed after being found guilty of assaulting a woman.
Man jailed for causing serious injury by dangerous driving

Video

A man from Hyde has been jailed for causing serious injury by dangerous driving on the M6 in Cheshire.
Prevent Breast Cancer Quiz Night at Knutsford Market Hall

Knutsford Market Hall is gearing up to host a fun-filled fundraising quiz night on Wednesday, December 3rd, in aid of charity Prevent Breast Cancer.
Crime gang jailed for over 26 years for supplying drugs in Macclesfield

Members of an organised crime gang responsible for bringing class A drugs from Merseyside into Macclesfield have been jailed for a combined total of more than 26 years.
Bring Sunday Trains Back to Congleton

Congleton Town Council is calling for urgent action after the town has been without a Sunday train service for over a year.
Inaugural meeting of the Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority Shadow Board

The first formal meeting of the Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority Shadow Board took place on Friday 31st October, following the area’s constituent councils’ approval to move forward with devolution.
Congleton Welcomes Prinses Irene Brigade for Remembrance Sunday

For decades, Dutch soldiers from the Prinses Irene Brigade have travelled to Congleton to take part in Remembrance Sunday, reflecting the town’s long and proud connection with the brigade.
Cheshire Constabulary welcomes its newest four-legged crime fighter ahead of her Police Dog training

Sprocker Spaniel Peppa is set to begin her training to become Cheshire Constabulary’s newest canine crime fighter.
Cheshire East Council to launch new Befriending Network to celebrate National Befriending Week

To mark Befriending Week 2025 (1st – 7th November), Cheshire East Council has announced the launch of a new Befriending Network across the borough, aimed at tackling social isolation and loneliness through innovation, collaboration and community spirit.