Middlewich man charged after exposing himself at local play area

By Ryan Parker 2nd Mar 2026

Local News by Ryan Parker 2nd Mar 2026

Simon Burnley, 50, of Middlewich, appears at Chester Magistrates’ Court on Monday 2 March (Photo: Ryan Parker).

A Middlewich man has been charged with indecent exposure, following an incident at a children's play area in nearby Crewe.

On Friday 27 February, Cheshire Police received reports of exposure at a play area off Davenport Avenue.

At 2.45pm, officers arrived at the scene, arresting a 50-year-old male.

Simon Burnley of Wheelock Street, Middlewich, has since been charged. He appears at Chester Magistrates' Court on Monday 2 March.

A Cheshire Police spokesperson told Nub News: "A man has been charged following reports of exposure in Crewe.

"Simon Burnley was arrested on Friday 27 February.

"The 50-year-old, of Wheelock Street, Middlewich, has since been charged with exposure.

"He will appear at Chester Magistrates' Court on Monday 2 March.

"The charge relates to reports of man exposing himself in Davenport Avenue, Crewe, at around 2.45pm on Friday 27 February."

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