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Woman guilty of murder after driving car at fiancé

Woman guilty of murder after driving car at fiancé

A 23-year-old woman has been found guilty of murdering her fiancé after deliberately driving her car at him near their home in Cheshire.

Alice Wood was convicted of the murder of 24-year-old Ryan Watson at Chester Crown Court today (January 2) following a three-week trial.

January 2, 2024
Crewe man arrested over murder of woman found in street

Crewe man arrested over murder of woman found in street

A Crewe man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 35-year-old woman who died following a serious incident in Congleton.

Police named the victim today as Charlotte Dodd, who was found unconscious at the roadside on Padgbury Lane in the early hours of Sunday (Sept 24).

September 26, 2023
Murder detective author returns to Nantwich for talk

Murder detective author returns to Nantwich for talk

By Jonathan White
Retired Detective Superintendent Steve Wilkins will be in Nantwich in April talking about his book ‘The Pembrokeshire Murders’.

The book tells the full story Operation Ottawa and the painstaking investigation which resulted in the conviction of the serial killer, John William Cooper.

March 17, 2023
South Cheshire women’s charity to run self-defence classes following murder

South Cheshire women’s charity to run self-defence classes following murder

A new charity dedicated to preventing violence towards women is stepping up its safety campaign on South Cheshire streets after the murder of a London law graduate walking home at night.

Organisers of the Alpha Omega Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Foundation said the murder of 35-year-old Zara Aleena illustrated the urgent need to make society safer for women out alone.

July 12, 2022
Family of murdered Nantwich dad “live in fear” despite latest conviction

Family of murdered Nantwich dad “live in fear” despite latest conviction

The family of murdered Nantwich dad Brian Waters say they have “lived in fear of reprisals” for 18 years since he was killed.

Mr Waters was tortured and executed at a disused barn in Tabley in a dispute over drugs.

December 10, 2021
Man found guilty of brutal murder of Nantwich dad 18 years ago

Man found guilty of brutal murder of Nantwich dad 18 years ago

One of Europe’s most wanted men has been found guilty of the brutal murder of a Nantwich father at a farm in rural Cheshire.

Christopher Guest More Jr, who was on the run for almost 16 years, was today (December 9) been convicted of conspiracy to murder Brian Waters, from Stapeley, at Burnt House Farm in Tabley.

December 9, 2021
Police release CCTV of victim in Audlem death investigation

Police release CCTV of victim in Audlem death investigation

Detectives investigating the death of a man in Audlem have released a CCTV image to establish the movements.

Andrew Guy died following an alleged assault at an address on Stafford Street, Audlem.

November 18, 2021
Man, 43, charged with murder after Audlem death

Man, 43, charged with murder after Audlem death

Detectives investigating the death of a 54-year-old have charged a man with murder.

Andrew Guy was found dead at an address in Buerton on Sunday 17 October.

November 2, 2021
Cheshire man, 50, arrested in Michael Barrymore party murder case

Cheshire man, 50, arrested in Michael Barrymore party murder case

A Cheshire man, 50, has today been arrested in connection with the murder of Stuart Lubbock at a pool party at TV star Michael Barrymore’s house 20 years ago.

Detectives from Essex Police said they have arrested a 50-year-old man in connection with the indecent assault and murder of Stuart Lubbock (pictured).

March 17, 2021
Nurse facing eight murder charges over baby deaths at Cheshire hospital

Nurse facing eight murder charges over baby deaths at Cheshire hospital

A nurse has been charged with eight counts of murder and 10 of attempted murder at The Countess of Chester Hospital in Cheshire.

Cheshire Police said tonight that the Crown Prosecution Service has “authorised them to charge a healthcare professional” in connection with an investigation into a number of baby deaths at the hospital.

November 11, 2020
Man wanted in connection with Nantwich dad’s murder extradited to UK

Man wanted in connection with Nantwich dad’s murder extradited to UK

A man wanted in connection with the murder of a Nantwich dad almost 17 years ago has been extradited to the UK, Cheshire Police have confirmed.

Christopher Guest More Jr was wanted in connection with the death of Brian Waters, from Stapeley, who died at a farm in near Knutsford in 2003.

March 30, 2020
Man found dead in Crewe flat identified by police

Man found dead in Crewe flat identified by police

A man found dead in a flat in Crewe, sparking a murder investigation, has been identified.

Mariusz Mokras, 41, who lived in Crewe and was originally from Poland, was found dead on January 3 in a flat on Lord Street.

January 10, 2020
Murder probe launched after man found dead in Crewe flat

Murder probe launched after man found dead in Crewe flat

A murder investigation has been launched after a man was found dead in a flat in Crewe, police have confirmed.

Officers were informed a man had been found with serious injuries at a flat in Lord Street at around 9.40pm on Friday (January 3).

January 6, 2020