Man charged after sexual assault investigation in Crewe

A 25-year-old man has been arrested

He'll appear before court on 26th September
Author: Natalia AntoniwPublished 26th Sep 2025

A man has been charged after a sexual assault investigation in Crewe.

Taha Derwish, who's 25-years-old, has been charged with sexual touching after being arrested this week.

A Cheshire police spokesperson said: "Taha Derwish, of Nantwich Road, Crewe, was arrested on Wednesday 24th September.

"The 25-year-old, who is of Libyan nationality, has since been charged with sexual touching.

"He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Chester Magistrates’ Court on Friday 26th September."

Police are reminding people not to share information online which could affect the court case.

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