Police called to Cheadle village following reports of man carrying axe
By Alasdair Perry 23rd Oct 2026
Police were called to Cheadle village today (Friday 23 October) following reports of a man carrying an axe.
Officers attended the scene on Oak Road at 11am this morning, with a police helicopter also in attendance.
A 37-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and affray.
No injuries were reported.
A large police presence remained in the area to deal with the incident, MEN reports.
At the same time, a woman was also arrested on suspicion of theft in an unrelated incident.
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