A man has been charged with a string of sex offences, including six counts of rape.
22.02.2023 - 21:05 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A man who was arrested in connection to a serious assault in Congleton, has now been charged.Robert Higgins was arrested following an assault on Bromley Road on Monday February 20 at 7:23pm. The 26-year-old, of no fixed abode, has now been charged with section 18 assault, possession of a knife, possession of criminal property and theft from a shop.
He has been remanded in custody following a hearing at Chester Magistates' Court today (Wednesday February 22), and will appear at Chester Crown Court in March.
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The victim - a 30-year-old man - was rushed to hospital following the assault. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
In a statement, Cheshire Police said: "A man who was arrested in connection to a serious assault in Congleton, has now been charged. Robert Higgins was arrested on Tuesday 21 February following an assault on Bromley Road which occurred at 7.23pm on Monday 20 February.
"The 26-year-old, of no fixed abode, has been charged with section 18 assault, possession of a knife, possession of criminal property and theft from a shop.
"Higgins appeared at Chester Magistrates’ Court today, Wednesday 22 February, where he was remanded in custody; he is next set to appear at Chester Crown Court on Wednesday 22 March. The victim in the case, a 30-year-old local man, was taken to hospital; his injuries are not believed to be life threatening."Anyone with information should contact Cheshire Police on 101, or at www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us, quoting IML 1484025. Alternatively, information can be given anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
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