Man charged following sexual assault of boy in Cheadle Heath

By Nub News guest writer 28th Apr 2026

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Local News by Nub News guest writer 28th Apr 2026

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Mohammed Shakavan, 42, has been charged with the attempted rape of a child and sexual activity with a child (Image - Unsplash)

A man has been charged following the sexual assault of a boy in Cheadle Heath.

Mohammed Shakavan, 42, an Iraqi national of Crumpsall, has been charged with the attempted rape of a child and sexual activity with a child.

He appeared at Stockport Magistrates' Court yesterday (Monday 27 April).

He has since been remanded to appear at Minshull Street Crown Court in June 2026.

It follows reports that a boy under the age of 16 had been seriously sexually assaulted in Cheadle Heath on Friday 24 April 2026.

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