Libyan man remanded following sexual assault outside local asylum hotel

By Ryan Parker 26th Sep 2025

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Local News by Ryan Parker 26th Sep 2025

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Taha Derwish, of Nantwich Road, has been remanded to appear at Chester Crown Court on Friday 24 October (Nub News).

Cheshire Police have charged a Libyan man with sexual assault, following an incident outside The Royal Hotel in Crewe.

Taha Derwish, of Nantwich Road, was arrested on Wednesday 24 September, following an incident involving a teenage girl.

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

Taha Derwish, 25, from Libya, was arrested on Wednesday 24 September, following an incident involving a teenage girl on Nantwich Road (Nub News).

He was remanded in custody and appeared at Chester Magistrates' Court on Friday 26 September.

Derwesh has since been remanded to appear at Chester Crown Court on Friday 24 October.

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

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