Man charged in relation to serious sexual offences in Crewe

Detectives investigating serious sexual offences in the Crewe area have charged a man in relation to the incidents.

Michael Blundell, of Corbetts Close in Wistaston, was arrested on Sunday 6th July 2025.

The 34-year-old has since been charged with four counts of rape and two counts of sexual assault by penetration.

Two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault relate to an incident on Sunday 5 February 2023 in Prince Albert Street, Crewe.

The other two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault relate to an incident which occurred between 10.30pm and 11.30pm on Saturday 5th July 2025 in Edleston Road, Crewe.

Detectives have already spoken to several witnesses in relation to the incident but are keen to speak to anyone else who was in the area, including anyone that may have travelled along this road with dashcam.

People are asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML-2126863.

Blundell appeared at Chester Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 8th July 2025 where he was remanded in custody to appear at Chester Crown Court on Tuesday 5th August 2025.