Crime

Police carry out “knife sweeps” in Nantwich as part of national operation

Police carry out “knife sweeps” in Nantwich as part of national operation

Officers have been searching areas in and around Nantwich as part of a week-long initiative to tackle knife crime and robbery.

Police conducted “knife sweeps” in the town’s parks, recreational areas and other sites in the Nantwich Beat area.

November 13, 2023
Man jailed for historic sexual offences against boys in South Cheshire

Man jailed for historic sexual offences against boys in South Cheshire

A man who was found guilty of 24 counts of sexual abuse against five teenage boys in Crewe has been jailed for 23 years.

Anthony Spelman, 57, was sentenced at Chester Crown Court today (November 10) for three counts of rape, two counts of indecency with a child and 19 counts of indecent assault.

November 10, 2023
Manned police helpdesk will NOT reopen in Nantwich, says chief

Manned police helpdesk will NOT reopen in Nantwich, says chief

The helpdesk at Nantwich Police Station on Beam Street will remain closed as it is no longer “viable”.

That was the message from Supt Claire Jesson when she spoke to Nantwich Town Council last night.

November 10, 2023
Cheshire Police Operation Apollo tops 100 years jail terms in first year

Cheshire Police Operation Apollo tops 100 years jail terms in first year

Cheshire Police’s Operation Apollo targeting the “county lines” drug trade has topped more than 100 years of jail terms in its first 12 months.

Drugs, cash, weapons, and luxury items have also been seized in the past year along with multiple arrests and convictions made since its launch, says the force.

November 9, 2023
Man injured after plunging from two-storey window in Nantwich

Man injured after plunging from two-storey window in Nantwich

A man was injured after plunging from a two-storey window of a flat in Nantwich.

The incident happened earlier today at a property on Davenport Avenue in Nantwich at around 8am.

November 7, 2023
Man arrested after incident at Vine pub in Nantwich

Man arrested after incident at Vine pub in Nantwich

A man was arrested after windows at a Nantwich pub were smashed and people inside threatened, say police.

The incident happened at the Vine Inn on Hospital Street.

November 5, 2023
Plans agreed for new police station to serve Crewe and Nantwich

Plans agreed for new police station to serve Crewe and Nantwich

A new police station is to be built to serve Crewe and Nantwich, Cheshire Police has revealed.

The station will be built on land off David Whitby Way, near to the A500 Shavington bypass.

November 4, 2023
Cheshire Police volunteer officers to carry Tasers

Cheshire Police volunteer officers to carry Tasers

Volunteer police officers in Cheshire are being given the option to be equipped with Tasers.

Cheshire Police is set to become the first Home Office police force in the North West to equip its volunteer officers with the weapons.

November 3, 2023
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Cheshire Police secure £1 million funding to fight anti-social behaviour

Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer has hailed an extra £1 million for projects that tackle anti-social behaviour in the county.

It will help fund more CCTV cameras in Crewe and new drones to help police track and follow suspects using e-scooters and e-bikes.

November 1, 2023
Man arrested in Nantwich amid international drug smuggling probe

Man arrested in Nantwich amid international drug smuggling probe

A man has been arrested in Nantwich as part of a police investigation into international drug importation and supply.

The arrest was made in the Wardle area of Nantwich by specialist units from regional organised crime supported by Cheshire Police.

October 29, 2023
Former Crewe Alex and Nantwich Town player charged with rape

Former Crewe Alex and Nantwich Town player charged with rape

Former Crewe Alex player Oliver Finney has been charged with raping a woman in Cheshire, police have confirmed.

Finney, who also played on loan at Nantwich Town, is currently playing for National League side Hartlepool United.

October 27, 2023
Police chiefs confirm probe into gang of youths with weapons

Police chiefs confirm probe into gang of youths with weapons

Police chiefs have confirmed they are investigating a gang of youths who vandalised a property and threatened residents with weapons.

The incident in Nantwich last night (October 23) was caught on CCTV, showing one of the youths brandishing a home-made spear.

October 24, 2023
Gang of youths caught on CCTV vandalising Nantwich property

Gang of youths caught on CCTV vandalising Nantwich property

A gang of youths have been caught on CCTV trying to vandalise someone’s Nantwich home.

And the group of around eight aged around 12-13 appear to threaten neighbours with a home-made spear and rocks when residents confronted them.

October 23, 2023