Man charged with exposure in Middlewich

Thursday, 9 July 2026 17:45

Detectives investigating a report of exposure in Middlewich have charged a man.

At around 11am on Wednesday 8th July, police were called to reports that an unknown man had indecently exposed himself on Sycamore Drive in Middlewich.

Officers swiftly attended and arrested a man following a search of the area.

James Scott, of Greaves Lane East, Threapwood, Malpas, has since been charged with exposure.

The 32-year-old has been remanded in custody to appear at Chester Magistrates' Court today, Thursday 9th July.

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