Macclesfield murder victim named

A murder investigation has been launched after a man died in Tytherington, Macclesfield. 

The man, who died in Macclesfield, has been identified as 62-year-old Paul Cooke.

Police were called to an assault at Brocklehurst Mews on Brocklehurst Way, shortly before 9 pm on Friday 20 December where they found 62-year-old Mr Cooke seriously injured. He was taken to Macclesfield District General Hospital where he later died. 

On Saturday 21 December, a 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder, taken into police custody and detained under the Mental Health Act. 

Detective Inspector Kate Tomlinson, from Cheshire Police’s Major Investigation Team, said: “While we have arrested a man in connection with this incident the investigation remains ongoing and I encourage anyone who has information to get in touch.”

Anyone with relevant information should contact Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 593663 or anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.