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Police name Congleton man charged with rape and assault

By Matthew Hancock-Bruce 10th Jul 2026

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Local News by Matthew Hancock-Bruce 10th Jul 2026

Baretta Percival is due to appear at Chester Magistrates Court on Friday, July 10 (Credit: Nub News)

A Congleton man has been charged with rape and assault.

Baretta Percival has been charged with two counts of rape, a section 47 assault and two counts of assault by beating.

It comes following an investigation by Macclesfield CID into an incident that took place in the early hours of July 6 at an address in Congleton.

Percival, of Parnell Square on Hilary Avenue, was subsequently charged with the aforementioned offfences.

The 40-year-old was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Chester Magistrates Court on Friday, July 10.

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