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’s Holiday Activities and Food Summer Programme amongst top 10 in the country
The council’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme has been highly commended for its 2026 summer campaign, having been placed within the top 10 performing councils nationally for participation in the scheme.
Third man sentenced in relation to theft from cars in Northwich
A third man has now been sentenced following a series of thefts from motor vehicles in the Winnington area of Northwich.
Bin collections – An update
Cheshire East Council want to thank residents for their ongoing patience as they work to get the waste and recycling services back on track.
New bus service improvements set to boost connectivity in Cheshire East
Local residents will benefit from a range of bus service improvements this autumn as Cheshire East Council invests in enhancements through its Bus Service Improvement Plan.
Appeal for information following incident at Crewe Retail Park
Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage following an incident at a retail park in Crewe.
Police appeal following incident in Crewe
Police Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following an assault in Crewe.
Milestone reached as new Crewe Hospital moves to next stage of design
Plans for a new hospital in Crewe have reached a significant milestone with the project formally progressing to the next phase of design.
Man charged with drugs offences following stop check near Northwich
Detectives from Northwich Proactive CID have charged a man following a stop check in Weaverham.
Congleton Family Hub expands support for local children and families
Families in Congleton are set to benefit from enhanced facilities and expanded support services following the refurbishment of Congleton Family Hub, including the introduction of a new sensory room and improved outdoor play space.
Three people charged following reported burglary in Northwich
Detectives investigating a break in at a building site in Northwich have charged three men in relation to the incident.
Appeal for information following serious collision near Congleton
Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a serious collision near Congleton.
Macclesfield drug dealer jailed
A man from Macclesfield has been jailed after he admitted his involvement in the supply of class A drugs.
Future Leighton Hospital construction partner raises over £6,600 for Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity
A team from VINCI Building has raised more than £6,600 for Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity after completing the legendary Fan Dance Challenge, one of the UK's toughest endurance events.
Congleton Town Council Provides Free Bus Travel to Power the Green Fayre
Congleton Town Council has allocated the third of its four ‘Free Bus Days’ from Cheshire East Council to the Green Fayre.
Man jailed for assaulting a man in Knutsford
A man has been jailed for seriously assaulting a man in Knutsford.
Man jailed for rape and attempted rape in Congleton
A man has been jailed for raping and attempting to rape a woman in Congleton.
Two-way traffic to return to Winsford Station Bridge with weight restriction in place
Two-way traffic will be reinstated on Winsford Station Bridge following further engineering assessments, with a 7.5 tonne weight restriction and 20mph speed limit being introduced to protect the structure.
TRACTOR RUN - ADLINGTON TO TWEMLOW - TO OPPOSE THE PEAK CLUSTER PIPELINE
A local grass roots apolitical action group, based in Macclesfield, who oppose the proposed Peak Cluster Pipeline are holding public events to help residents understand what this pipeline would entail.
Crewe man sentenced for online child sexual offences
A man from Crewe has been jailed for online child sexual offences.
Supporters join Cheshire disability charity to celebrate grand opening of Wingate Holidays
Supporters joined The Wingate Centre’s team to celebrate the grand opening of Wingate Holidays, the Cheshire disability charity’s brand-new, fully accessible holiday accommodation in Wrenbury, near Nantwich.
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