Cheshire Constabulary is asking the public for help after a 61-year-old man was found with serious injuries in Macclesfield. The man was discovered collapsed on Mill Street at approximately 2.30pm on Thursday 19 March 2026 and remains in hospital receiving treatment.
Detectives officially launched an appeal for witnesses on 9 April 2026 as they work to determine exactly how the man was injured. Detective Sergeant Gary Thomas, who is leading the investigation, stated that officers have been following multiple lines of enquiry since the incident occurred.
Police are specifically requesting that anyone who was in the area of Mill Street at the time of the incident to come forward. Investigators are also looking for any relevant CCTV, doorbell, or dashcam footage that might assist in establishing the circumstances surrounding the event.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the police by calling 101 and quoting reference number IML 2305000, or by reporting details through their official website. For those who prefer to remain anonymous, information can be shared by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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