Man charged with sexual assault of woman in Cheshire

Thursday, 31 March 2022 15:43

The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised Cheshire Constabulary to charge Edward Hankey with the sexual assault of a woman.

Edward Hankey is a former World Champion Darts player.

The CPS made the decision to charge the 54-year-old after reviewing a file of evidence from Cheshire Constabulary.

The charge relate to an incident that occurred in Cheshire in September 2021.

Hankey, of Wendover Grove, Berry Hill, Stoke-on-Trent, has been released on bail and will appear before Warrington Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 6 April.

Cheshire Constabulary and the Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against Mr Hankey are now active and that he has a right to a fair trial.

It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.

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