Two people charged following altercation in Nantwich

Detectives investigating an altercation between a number of men in Nantwich town centre have charged two people.

Kian Biddle, aged 18, along with a 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, were both arrested in the early hours of Saturday 8 August following an incident in the Beam Street area of the town.

The pair have since been charged with Section 18 assault by joint enterprise, possession of an offensive weapon and affray.

Biddle was also charged with criminal damage while the 17-year-old has also been charged with possession of a class A drug.

Biddle, from Crewe, and the 17-year-old boy, also from Crewe, have both been remanded in custody and are set to appear at Warrington Magistrates’ Court later today, Monday 10 August.

A 22-year-old from man from Shavington who was arrested during the incident has been released under investigation pending further enquiries. While a 17-year boy from Holmes Chapel was issued with a Cannabis warning.