Two Men Charged After Cheshire Religious Site Unrest

Two men, Daniel Tsimbilakis, 34, and Jordan Kennerley, 42, have been charged by Cheshire police following disorder on Sunday near the Webb House headquarters of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light (AROPL) in Crewe. Tsimbilakis faces a charge of using threatening behavior, while Kennerley is charged with using violence to gain entry.

Both men have been released on bail and are scheduled to appear in court on June 23. These arrests stem from an incident that escalated tensions in the area, which has seen continuous protests for weeks. Police had previously raided three addresses in late April, investigating allegations of serious sexual offenses, forced marriage, and modern slavery within the group.

The AROPL stated that its members have faced over a month of "sustained hostile protests," citing assaults, attempted arson, trespassing, vandalism, racial abuse, and hate speech. The group described Sunday's events as a "serious escalation," with video evidence showing individuals attempting to breach the premises' gates and throwing objects.

Following Sunday's disorder, a dispersal order was implemented, prohibiting individuals from returning to the area for up to 48 hours. Webb House serves as both a place of worship and a residence for many AROPL members. This follows previous arrests made during protests outside the property earlier in May.