Police Seek Witnesses After Macclesfield Street Fight

By

Karen McGinn
24 February 2026, 3:33 pm

Cheshire Constabulary is searching for witnesses following an altercation on Mill Street in Macclesfield, Cheshire. The incident happened on Sunday, February 15, 2026, between 4:00 PM and 4:25 PM and involved two men and one woman.

A 50-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of common assault and has been released on bail. Officers are now gathering more evidence to help with their ongoing investigation.

PC Leigh-Birchall is asking residents and business owners to check their CCTV, doorbell cameras, or mobile phone recordings. Police believe people who were in the town centre during these peak shopping hours may have captured the incident.

The appeal is part of a focus on town centre safety by Macclesfield Central Neighbourhood Policing. Anyone with information should contact the force and mention the incident number 26000127661.

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