A man has been charged in connection with a county lines operation in Macclesfield.

Stephen Critchley was arrested on Tuesday, October 6, as part of an ongoing investigation into the supply of crack cocaine and heroin in Macclesfield.

Following questioning, the 26-year-old has been charged with two counts of possession with intent to supply class A drugs, namely crack cocaine and heroin.

He also faces two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs, again crack cocaine and heroin.

Critchley, of Stowell Court in Bolton, has also been charged with possession of criminal property.

He appeared at Chester Magistrates Court on Wednesday, October 7, where he was remanded in custody.

He is next set to appear at Chester Crown Court on Wednesday, November 4.