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Suspected burglar from Congleton appears in court

By Matthew Hancock-Bruce 14th May 2025

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Local News by Matthew Hancock-Bruce 14th May 2025

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A suspected burglar was arrested in Congleton on Monday, May 12 (Credit: Nub News)

A suspected burglar has appeared in court.

Billy Grocott was arrested by police in Congleton following an incident at around 10.56pm on Monday (May 12).

The 20-year-old, of no fixed address but of Congleton, has since been charged with aggravated burglary and two counts of criminal damage to property valued under £5,000.

He was also charged with assaulting a person, causing actual bodily harm.

Grocott appeared at Warrington Magistrates Court on Wednesday (May 14), where he was remanded in custody.

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