A Crewe man charged with rape and sexual assault charges will stand trial in relation to the allegations in February 2026.

Michael Blundell, of Corbetts Close, Wistaston, was arrested on Sunday 6 July.

The 34-year-old was since charged with four counts of rape and two counts of sexual assault by penetration.

Two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault relate to an incident on Sunday 5 February 2023 in Prince Albert Street.

hMichael Blundell, 34, is charged with four counts of rape and two counts of sexual assault by penetration (Cheshire Police).

The other two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault relate to an incident which occurred between 10.30pm and 11.30pm on Saturday 5 July 2025 in Edleston Road.

Blundell initially appeared at Chester Magistrates' Court on Tuesday 8 July 2025, where he was remanded in custody to appear at Chester Crown Court on Tuesday 5 August.

This December, Crewe man was released on conditional bail until the February trial.

Blundell will now stand trial at Chester Crown Court on Monday 2 February, 2026, with the case scheduled to last for one week and two days.

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