Police are investigating a 'suspicious incident' in Congleton.

At around 4pm on Friday, October 9, a woman was walking her dog near 'Dane-in-Shaw Park', close to Congleton Railway Station, when she was approached by an unknown man.

After a brief conversation, the man inappropriately touched the woman.

During the incident, a passing woman came to the victim's aid, and the suspect fled the scene.

Now, Cheshire Police have released an image of a man they would like to speak to.

Detective Sergeant Gary Thomas said: "I would like to reassure residents that this is believed to be an isolated incident, and we are doing all we can to trace the person responsible.

"As part of our investigation, I am keen to speak to the man pictured as we believe he may have information that could assist us with our enquiries.

"I would also like to speak to the woman who came to the victim's aid during the incident and would ask her to get in touch with us.

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"Anyone who recognises the man in the image, or who has any information that may help our investigation, is urged to contact Cheshire Police.

"I would also encourage the man pictured to contact us directly."

Anyone with information which could assist our investigation is asked to contact us online via https://www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us or call 101 quoting IML 2434735.

Information can also be provided anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

UPDATE 21:14 10/10/2026

Police have confirmed that a 26-year-old man from Congleton has since been arrested in connection with the incident.

He remains in police custody and is assisting officers with their enquiries.

"Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal and got in touch with information," said a police spokesperson.