Charges made following Macclesfield murder inquiry

Friday, 22 August 2025 11:19

Police investigating the murder of a man in Macclesfield have charged Aurin Makepeace (42) from Victoria Road in Prestatyn with the murder.

The charge relates to the death of 41-year-old Steven Rothwell who was found at his home address in Cross Street, Macclesfield on Tuesday 19th August.

She will appear at Warrington Magistrates on 22/08/2025 .

A 41-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman were also arrested as part of enquiries into Steven’s death but they have since been released without charge.

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