Woman, 23, accused of intentional strangulation and threats to kill

NewsMidlands NewsCourtsMelanie Meigh is also charged with perjury12:02, 10 Aug 2026A woman has been hauled before the courts charged with a number of offences including engaging in controlling/coercive behaviour and making threats to kill.‌Melanie Meigh is also accused of perjury, theft, intentional strangulation and assault.‌The 23-year-old, Macclesfield in Cheshire, appeared at North Staffordshire Justice Centre on Friday, August 7.‌Read more: Hunt to find motorbike duo after gunshots fired in city streetGet breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsAppShe was bailed ahead of a hearing at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on September 7.‌Staffordshire Police said that they launched an investigation into reports of assault and controlling behaviour near Leek in July and August this year.A spokesperso