Man trying to break into Prestbury property arrested by police

Wednesday, 5 November 2025 11:02

A man who tried to break into a garage in Prestbury has been arrested following a search by the Constabulary’s Roads and Crime Unit.

Police were called to an address in Castleford Drive in Prestbury in the early hours of Monday 3rd November following reports of a person trying to gain entry to the garage.

The suspect fled and following a search of the area, officers located a car parked up on Prestbury Road.

They searched the driver and the car and arrested a 31-year-old man on suspicion of conspiracy to commit burglary, going equipped for burglary, possession of a Class A drug (cocaine) and drug driving.

He has since been released on conditional bail pending further enquiries.

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