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.
Cumberland Arena set to reopen following major transformation
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Knutsford man to take on epic 70km Spanish mountain trek for cancer charity
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Winsford man sentencing for dealing cocaine and ketamine
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October Open Events to Welcome Prospective Students Across Cheshire
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Award-winning partnership helping young people thrive celebrated at regional awards
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Sheffield man arrested and stolen car recovered following pursuit in Cheshire
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Macclesfield Charity Celebrates National Recognition for Counselling Services
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Council’s Holiday Activities and Food Summer Programme amongst top 10 in the country
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Third man sentenced in relation to theft from cars in Northwich
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Bin collections – An update
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New bus service improvements set to boost connectivity in Cheshire East
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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
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Milestone reached as new Crewe Hospital moves to next stage of design
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Man charged with drugs offences following stop check near Northwich
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Congleton Family Hub expands support for local children and families
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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.
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