'Repeat offender' arrested following reports of break-ins around Congleton

By Matthew Hancock-Bruce 19th Oct 2026

Local News by Matthew Hancock-Bruce 1 hour ago

An arrest has been made following reports of burglaries around Congleton.

Cheshire Police received numerous calls on Sunday, October 18, relating to a man breaking into properties in the Willow Street and Davenshaw Drive areas of the town.

A 49-year-old man was subsequently arrested, but as of 2pm on Monday, October 19, has not been charged.

Officers add that nothing was stolen.

A spokesperson for the force said: "Yesterday afternoon, we received several calls relating to a male breaking into properties in the Congleton area.

"He was identified by local officers as being a repeat offender.

"Officers were dispatched and able to arrest a 49-year-old male for offences including burglary, resisting arrest and public order.

"He remains in police custody at this time, with recall to prison being sought, as well as charging authority from the crown prosecution service.

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"We will provide you with a further update when we can."

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