Middlewich man charged after exposing himself at local play area

By Ryan Parker 2nd Mar 2026

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Local News by Ryan Parker 2nd Mar 2026

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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.

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"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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