Christopher McKechnie

Christopher McKechnie, a 36-year-old resident of Waterloo Road in Cobridge, appeared at North Staffordshire Justice Centre where he pleaded guilty to a charge of sexual assault. The case, reported by Stoke-on-Trent Live on 10 December 2025, highlights the seriousness of the offence committed within the North Staffordshire region.

During the hearing, Judge Richard McConaghy ordered the preparation of a pre-sentence report to assess McKechnie's circumstances ahead of sentencing. The judge extended McKechnie's bail conditions, allowing him to remain in the community pending the outcome. Sentencing is scheduled for the week commencing 12 January 2026 at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court, with no further details on the specifics of the assault provided in the court summary at this stage.

The proceedings took place amid a series of cases heard at local courts, underscoring the ongoing judicial response to criminal matters in the area. Staffordshire Police, responsible for investigations in the region, were involved in bringing the case to court, though specific details of the incident, such as the date or location of the assault, were not disclosed in the available reports.