Officers investigating the abduction of two women have located a man in connection with the incident.
The man has been secured by officers in an isolated area of Congleton and is currently talking to trained negotiators.
There remains an increased police presence in the local area.
The two women abducted in Congleton were not injured. However, they have been left extremely shaken as a result of their ordeal and are currently being supported by specially trained officers.
Cheshire Constabulary marks Response Policing Week of Action
Cheshire Constabulary has celebrated Response Policing Week of Action to recognise those who respond to emergencies and protect communities across Cheshire.
Teenagers arrested following Rode Heath cake shed theft
Four teenagers have been arrested in connection with the theft and criminal damage at a cake shed in Rode Heath.
A man from Winsford has been jailed following a serious collision on New Year’s Eve which left a victim with life‑changing injuries.
Appeal for information following serious collision near Northwich
Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a serious collision in Oakmere.
Prolific Northwich burglar jailed
A prolific burglar from Northwich has been jailed again after he admitted breaking into a bar in the town.
Latest stats reveal crime has fallen in Cheshire
Official figures released today, Thursday 23th April, by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) for the year ending December 2025, show that Cheshire Constabulary continues to succeed in preventing and tackling crime.
Appeal for information following Macclesfield assault
Officers are appealing for information following reports of an assault in Macclesfield.
Prolific Shoplifter sentenced after breaching Criminal Behaviour Order
A prolific shoplifter from Northwich who was banned from entering several shops across the town has been sentenced after breaching his Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) for a second time.
Four men sentenced following Northwich burglary
Four men from Romania who burgled a commercial premises in Northwich have been sentenced.
New Crisis and Resilience Fund to support Cheshire East residents facing financial hardship
A new fund to support residents experiencing financial hardship has been launched in Cheshire East.
Avon rep sentenced following burglary in Bollington
An Avon representative who broke into the home of a vulnerable customer in Bollington has been sentenced.
Nantwich Food Festival announces its Celebrity Chefs for 2026
The tens of thousands of visitors who visit Nantwich to enjoy the Annual Food Festival will be pleased to hear that the festival will be held over three full days: 4th, 5th and 6th September.
Football stars back council’s ‘Be the BIG Difference’ recycling campaign
First‑team players from Crewe Alexandra FC and youth academy players from Macclesfield FC have teamed up with Cheshire East Council to champion better recycling habits as part of the authority’s ‘Be the BIG Difference’ campaign.
99% of parents secure preferred primary school place on Primary School Offer Day
Cheshire East Council has contacted thousands of families on National Primary School Offer Day, with almost all receiving their preferred school.
Crewe shop handed closure order for three months
A closure order has been granted for a business in Crewe.
Appeal for information following burglary at fire station in Bollington
Police officers are appealing for information following a burglary at Bollington Fire Station.
Crewe man jailed for breaches of Sexual Harm Prevention Order
A man from Crewe has been jailed after breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and engaging in sexual communication with a child.
Drivers in Cheshire East under the spotlight during roads operation
Officers across the east of the county have conducted a day of action on local roads, stopping and engaging with nearly 60 drivers.
Man arrested after items stolen from charity in Crewe
Officers in Crewe have arrested a man on suspicion of theft, after items were stolen from a charity in Crewe.
Appeal for witnesses following collision in Gawsworth
Officers are appealing for witnesses and those with dashcam footage to come forward following a collision in Gawsworth.
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