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.
Questions from Councillors and residents at CEC Cabinet meetings
Following the Cheshire East Council Cabinet Meeting on Thursday 2nd July, they received some questions about the notice needed to submit public and member questions to Cabinet meetings.
New waste strategy to build on Cheshire East's recycling progress
Work is to begin on updating Cheshire East Council’s waste strategy, which sets out how the council intends to reduce, reuse, recycle and manage the waste it collects.
Cheshire East schools celebrated for excellence in prestigious Teaching Awards
Two Cheshire East schools are celebrating national recognition after being honoured for their outstanding impact on education.
Drug dealer told to pay back more than £31,000
A man who funded a lavish lifestyle by drug dealing in Crewe has been ordered to pay back thousands of pounds.
Man charged with drugs offences in Crewe
A man has been charged in relation to drugs offences in Crewe.
Man ordered to pay back thousands of pounds of criminal gains
A drug dealer from Winsford has been ordered to pay back more than £88,000 under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
Say hello to Cheshire Constabulary's newest canine recruit
Police Dog Enzo is Cheshire Constabulary Dog Unit’s newest qualified police dog.
Man jailed following burglaries in Congleton and Sandbach
A man has been jailed after he pleaded guilty to a string of offences across Congleton and Sandbach.
Evidence sought for right of way claim
Knutsford Town Council is appealing for users of Moorside to provide evidence of their use to support it being registered as a public right of way.
Knutsford Town Mayor invites community to Civic Parade
Cllr Coan, Mayor of Knutsford, invites residents to join him for his Civic Sunday event on 12th July.
Police deliver training to bus companies to help spot signs of child exploitation
Cheshire Constabulary has delivered training to bus companies across the county to help drivers spot the signs of child exploitation on transport networks.
Food waste caddies make their way to residents
New weekly food waste collections are coming to Cheshire East, and residents will soon receive everything they need to prepare for the new recycling service.
Don’t lose your vote! Residents urged to check their voter registration details
Cheshire East residents are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that will affect them.
Man jailed for drug dealing in Middlewich
A man has been jailed after he pleaded guilty to dealing illegal drugs in Middlewich.
Man charged with exposure offences in Macclesfield
A man from Greater Manchester has been charged with exposure offences.
Beech Hall School Honoured as ‘Winner’ in Prestigious National School Awards
Staff and pupils at Beech Hall in Macclesfield are jubilant after the school was declared ‘Winner’ in the Excellence in Pupil Enrichment category at the much-coveted Tes School Awards 2026.
Prolific Northwich offender jailed
A prolific offender from Northwich has been jailed again following an investigation by local officers.
Getting Congleton Bloom Ready
Congleton in Bloom is inviting residents to roll up their sleeves and help prepare the town for this year's RHS Britain in Bloom judging by taking part in its next Town Tidy Day on Saturday 4 July, from 10am–12pm.
Man jailed for stalking his ex-girlfriend with fake Tinder profile
A man who faked his ex-girlfriend’s Tinder profile to entice multiple men to her address to rape her has been jailed.
Free summer sessions now open for the Holiday Activities and Food Programme
Thousands of free places for summer activities are now available to book online, for parents and carers of children eligible for income-related free school meals.
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