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.
Council Prioritising Winter‑Related Pothole Repairs
Cheshire East Council is working hard to tackle the rise in potholes typically seen at this time of year and has deployed additional crews to carry out repairs across the borough.
A523 The Silk Road, Macclesfield – Gas Road Bridge improvement works
Highway works to deliver essential bridge improvement works on Gas Road Bridge, A523 - The Silk Road in Macclesfield, will begin on Monday and are expected to be completed by Sunday 15th February 2026.
Anti-social and disruptive property closed down by Macclesfield Police
Police in Macclesfield have shut down a property in the town that made residents' lives a misery.
Personal trainer to tackle epic marathon duo for East Cheshire NHS Charity
While most runners spend months preparing for a single 26.2-mile race, local personal trainer Elliot Edwards is doubling the stakes.
Congleton Town Council Encourages Community Groups to Apply for Grant Funding
Congleton Town Council is inviting local community groups, charities and not-for-profit organisations to apply for funding through its Grants Scheme.
United Utilities starts £48m investment in Knutsford
A £48 million scheme to upgrade the sewer network in Cheshire and improve water quality in Knutsford is underway.
Man sentenced for rape, neglect and controlling and coercive behaviour
A man who failed to attend court has been sentenced in his absence after he was found guilty of rape, neglect and controlling and coercive behaviour in Crewe
Cheshire Police warn people to be vigilant following reports of counterfeit notes across the county
Cheshire Police are warning businesses and private sellers to be vigilant following a number of reports of counterfeit notes being offered for payment.
Garden Waste Recycling Scheme live this week
Garden waste collections have restarted this week for subscribers to Cheshire East Council’s Garden Waste Recycling Scheme.
Middlewich Bypass - Main construction to start this spring
Cheshire East Council has given the green light for work to begin on the main construction phase of the Middlewich Eastern Bypass.
Former Northwich man jailed for drug dealing in Sandbach
A former Northwich resident has been jailed again, after he was found in possession of hundreds of pounds worth of illegal drugs in Sandbach.
Winsford man jailed for dealing class A and B drugs
A man who attempted to evade officers during a police stop check in Winsford has been jailed.
Man jailed after harassing woman
A man has been jailed for more than two years after threatening to kill a former partner.
Appeal for witnesses following collision near Winsford
Police officers are appealing for witnesses following a collision near Winsford.
Council agrees plan for school at former HQ as part of commitment to special needs provision
Cheshire East Council has agreed funding to create a new SEND school at Westfields in Sandbach, the council’s former headquarters.
Man charged following investigation into Macclesfield cannabis farm
A man has been charged following an investigation into a cannabis farm in Macclesfield.
Man handed three-year Criminal Behaviour Order
A man from Congleton has been banned from a retail park in Crewe under the terms of a Criminal Behaviour Order.
Man charged following stop check in Prestbury
A man who was arrested following a police stop check in Prestbury has now been charged.
Two men jailed for drug dealing in Crewe
Two men from Stoke have been jailed for more than nine years after they admitted being involved in the supply of illegal drugs in Crewe.
New initiative will support young people leaving care in Cheshire East
A new local house project will be launched in Cheshire East which will support young people leaving care to live independently.
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