Arrest made after elderly woman left seriously injured in 'domestic incident'

By Matthew Hancock-Bruce 4th Aug 2025

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Local News by Matthew Hancock-Bruce 4th Aug 2025

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Emergency services were called to a 'domestic incident' on Earlsway (Credit: Nub News)

An elderly woman was left with 'serious injuries' following an alleged attack in Macclesfield.

Police have arrested an 87-year-old man on suspicion of assault.

It comes after emergency services were called to reports of a 'domestic incident' on Earlsway on Friday (August 1).

Arriving at the scene at around 9am, officers found an 86-year-old woman who had sustained serious injuries.

She was subsequently taken to Macclesfield District General Hospital.

Meanwhile, an 87-year-old man was arrested at the address on suspicion of assault.

He has since been released on conditional bail.

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