Post Tagged with: "Cheshire Police"

Network Rail warning after latest Nantwich level crossing incident

Network Rail warning after latest Nantwich level crossing incident

Network Rail has issued a warning to drivers after the latest incident at a level crossing in Nantwich.

A van crashed through the level crossing barriers on London Road yesterday (August 17).

August 18, 2022
READER’S LETTER: Cheshire Police must solve more burglaries and thefts

READER’S LETTER: Cheshire Police must solve more burglaries and thefts

Dear Editor,
In Crewe SW and Wistaston, over a period of three years (6/2019-5/2022), Cheshire Police failed to solve a single burglary.

The best performance locally was Nantwich SW, but even there 60 of the 70 burglaries went unsolved.

August 11, 2022
Six-week police operation targets drug users in Cheshire

Six-week police operation targets drug users in Cheshire

Police in Cheshire are targeting recreational drug users as part of a six-week crackdown in the county.

“Operation Powdered” will run throughout the summer in a bid to tackle drug-related crime and child criminal exploitation.

July 30, 2022
Cheshire Police first in North West to use GPS tags on serial offenders

Cheshire Police first in North West to use GPS tags on serial offenders

Cheshire Police is the first force in North West to start using GPS technology to help prevent re-offending.

It has started using Electronic Monitoring Services (EMS) tags for serial offenders who are released from prison.

May 4, 2022
Former World Darts champion Hankey charged with sexual assault

Former World Darts champion Hankey charged with sexual assault

Former World Darts champion Ted Hankey has been charged by Cheshire Police with the sexual assault of a woman.

The charge relates to an incident that occurred in Cheshire in September 2021.

March 31, 2022
Cheshire emergency services urge care as Storm Eunice set to hit

Cheshire emergency services urge care as Storm Eunice set to hit

Cheshire Police are advising residents not to travel tomorrow (February 18) as Storm Eunice is set to hit the county.

An Amber weather warning has been issued for Cheshire for most of Friday as powerful winds of up to 80mph and torrential rain is forecast.

February 17, 2022
Supt Peter Crowcroft, Cheshire Police

Domestic abuse cases rising in Cheshire East, warns police chief

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Stamping out domestic abuse is a priority for Cheshire Police and the force’s aim is to prevent anyone becoming a future victim, a top officer said.

One in four women are likely to be a victim of domestic abuse and the number of reported cases in Cheshire East increased during lockdown.

December 10, 2021
Cheshire Police launch charity canine crime-fighter calendar

Cheshire Police launch charity canine crime-fighter calendar

A fundraising calendar showcasing the role of Cheshire Police’s canine crimefighters has been launched.

Each month features one of the force’s dogs in action, highlighting the work they do supporting armed operations, chasing criminals and searching for missing people.

November 10, 2021
Funded holiday activities available in Cheshire East

Funded holiday activities available in Cheshire East

Everybody Sport and Recreation are to stage free holiday activity sessions for youngsters.

Holiday Activity Funding from Cheshire East Council has created places as well as packed lunches provided by Taste for Life for children who are entitled to receive free school meals.

July 15, 2021
Shocking rise in stalking incidents in Cheshire, latest figures show

Shocking rise in stalking incidents in Cheshire, latest figures show

Stalking incidents in Cheshire have more than doubled in a year to more than 1,650, latest statistics reveal.

But new Stalking Protection Orders (SPOs) brought in 18 months ago have only been used 18 times by Cheshire Police, BBC Data Unit figures show.

June 15, 2021
Cheshire Police dogs issued ID cards to tighten law on attacks

Cheshire Police dogs issued ID cards to tighten law on attacks

Cheshire’s police dogs have been issued with individual collar numbers and ID cards in a bid to protect them from injuries and attacks by suspects.

The introduction of collar numbers comes after the passing of Finn’s Law in 2019.

May 12, 2021
Cheshire Police to stage Crewe roadshow to tackle domestic abuse

Cheshire Police to stage Crewe roadshow to tackle domestic abuse

Cheshire Police officers are working with Crimestoppers to stage a series of roadshows aimed at tackling domestic abuse.

The series of “Our Door Is Open” roadshows are being held with partners from criminal justice and health, victim support and advocacy service.

May 3, 2021
Cheshire detectives warn of scam police calls demanding money

Cheshire detectives warn of scam police calls demanding money

Detectives in Cheshire have warned the public following reports of phone calls purporting to be from the police demanding money and gift cards from residents.

The scam calls use a spoofed phone number associated with Cheshire Constabulary.

January 19, 2021