Teenager charged with Macclesfield murder

A teenager has been charged in connection with the death of a man in Macclesfield.

The 15-year-old was remanded in custody and appeared at Crewe Magistrates’ Court today – Tuesday 8 May.

He will be brought before Chester Crown Court on a date to be confirmed.

He was arrested on Sunday 6 May, following the discovery of 37-year-old Ian Paul Schofield, from Macclesfield, on Becks Lane, Macclesfield.

Mr Schofield had sustained serious injuries and sadly died at the scene.

A 29-year-old man from Macclesfield who was also arrested in relation to the incident has been released on conditional bail.

We understand that both of those charged are from Macclesfield

Mr Schofield’s family said: “Ian will forever be in our hearts. The family would like to thank everyone for their kind wishes and support.”