Man charged with multiple offences in Congleton

Wednesday, 6 November 2024 08:39

Detectives investigating a number of incidents in Congleton have charged a man.

Levi Barnett, of Teasel Close, Sandbach, was arrested on Sunday 3 November.

The 21-year-old was subsequently charged with burglary of a dwelling, assault, robbery, and aggravated burglary.

He has since been remanded in custody and appeared at Chester Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 5th November.

The charges relate to three separate incidents which occurred in Congleton on:

Wednesday 15 May, Wednesday 30 October, and Thursday 31 October.

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