Witness appeal after man assaulted in Macclesfield

Cheshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was attacked by two men and taken to hospital with facial injuries.

Author: Charlotte BarberPublished 20th May 2026

Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Macclesfield.

The incident happened sometime between midnight and 2am on Monday 20 April in the area between Samuel Street, Park Green and Park Lane.

Cheshire Police say a man was attacked by two men and was taken to hospital with facial injuries.

One of the suspects is described as potentially being aged in his thirties to forties, with blond hair.

Police Constable Grace Chapman said: “The victim was concussed from the assault, but he can remember that there were plenty of people around at the time. One of them will have called an ambulance for the victim.

“I’d urge anyone who was there that night and who saw the assault take place, and whoever called the ambulance, to get in touch to help us find those responsible for this violent attack.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Cheshire Police on 101 or via the force website at www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us , quoting 26000309417.

Alternatively, information can be given anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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