Residents can learn how to defend themselves from attacks.

Cheshire Police have teamed up with Motherwell and My CWA to put on a series of free self-defence classes.

The one-hour sessions are aimed at improving the confidence and awareness of residents across Cheshire East.

Open to those aged 16 and above, the sessions will cover holds and grabs, effective strikes, knife defence and pins to the floor.

They will take place throughout March, April and May in Macclesfield, Congleton and Crewe.

Self-defence lessons

Congleton Leisure Centre 10-11am

• April 5 (women only)
• April 19 (mixed)
• May 17 (women only)
• Book here

My CWA, Brook Street, Crewe 6-7pm

• March 27 (women only)
• April 3 (women only)
• Book here

Macclesfield Leisure Centre 1-2pm

• March 29 (women only)
• April 12 (mixed)
• April 26 (women only)
• Book here