Macclesfield man arrested on suspicion of online child sex offences

By Matthew Hancock-Bruce 6th Nov 2025

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Local News by Matthew Hancock-Bruce 6th Nov 2025

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A 42-year-old man from Macclesfield has been arrested amid reports of online child sex offences (Credit: Canva)

A Macclesfield man has been arrested amid reports of child sex offences.

Cheshire Police have arrested a 42-year-old man on suspicion of engaging in sexual communication with a child and inciting a teenage girl to engage in sexual activity.

The arrest, on Tuesday (November 4), follows an allegation of online child sex offences from the vigilante group, People Against Child Exploitation UK.

A spokesperson for the force said: "Following a report to police on Tuesday, November 4, of an allegation of online child sex offences, officers arrested a 42-year-old man from Macclesfield on suspicion of engaging in sexual communication with a child and inciting a girl aged 13 to 15 to engage in sexual activity.

"He has since been conditionally bailed pending further enquiries."

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